Lead Financial Analyst

Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance.
What To Submit

• A tailored resume in docx format (strictly 3 pages max)
• A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below.

RFQ Details

• RFQ ID: LH-05040
• Agency: Australian Electoral Commission
• Closing Date: Friday, 21 November :59pm (Canberra time)
• Estimated Start Date: Thursday, 01 January 2026
• Initial Contract Duration: Asap to 30 June 2027
• Extension Term: Not applicable
• Number of Extensions: None
• Experience Level: Lead EL1 equivalent
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
• Location of Work: ACT
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid onsite attendance at AEC National Office in Canberra; remote working considered
• Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Details
The
IT Financial Management Lead
will work within the
IT Business Management
function of the
IT Strategic Portfolio Governance & Management (IT SPG&M)
section. The role provides sound internal financial management and governance for the division and reports to the Assistant Director, IT Business Management.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing, managing and monitoring IT budgets ensuring alignment with agency and divisional priorities
• Preparing financial forecasts and facilitating the agencys annual bottom-up budget build and mid-year review processes
• Tracking and reporting on IT expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities
• Implementing controls and governance for IT spending, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money
• Leveraging existing FinOps capabilities to support cloud cost management and maximise business value from digital investments
• Preparing financial presentations for senior executives and stakeholders
• Providing detailed financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and preparation of committee papers
• Consolidating and analysing financial data including budgets, journals, and related financial documents to support reviews for CIOD
• Optimising licence and maintenance fees by identifying redundant or underutilised tools and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation
• Assisting exploration and implementation of innovations or composable architectures to optimise technology operating and hosting costs
• Informing IT purchasing and procurement activities through financial analysis and summarisation
• Liaising with program finance teams and central group teams to progress financial management and budget activities
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by the Director, IT SPG&M

About The Team
The position sits within the
IT Strategic Portfolio Governance & Management (IT SPG&M)
section in the
Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD)
.

IT SPG&M manages and improves ICT business operations across the AEC including technical governance, demand governance, prioritisation, ICT delivery, and CIOD business management.

Selection Criteria
Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)
Essential Criteria

• Experience dealing with Public Service financial data
• Strong cost accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident dealing with senior stakeholders
• Ability to solve complex financial issues and work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and experience using budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools
• Advanced computer software skills, including advanced Excel and other accounting packages

Desirable Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline, with 5+ years experience
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA preferred
• Experience with ICT procurement, expense management, and budget management in a federal government context