Lead Financial Analyst

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Pinaka Technology Solutions Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year


Lead Financial Analyst

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

What to Submit

  1. A tailored resume in docx format (strictly 3 pages max)

  2. 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


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