Financial Data Reporting Officer

• Business Enabling Services Group / Shared Services (BES) Division / Operations and Service Management (BES/SSD) Branch
• APS 6 ($98,022 - $119,634) | Ongoing | Full-time
• Canberra, ACT

ABOUT THE TEAM & BRANCH

The Service Delivery Office (SDO) is a leader in providing services to Commonwealth entities. The SDO presents a unique opportunity to be involved in developing innovative service delivery arrangements, with an approach to collaboration and sharing of resources that has the potential to add value to not only for existing customers but to set the scene for new ways of working across the Australian Public Service (APS).

The Operations & Service Management Branch is one of three branches within the Enterprise Systems and Services Division and provides a range of corporate transactional services to Commonwealth entities in areas of human resources, payroll, finance and travel and expense management. The Branch works collaboratively with its client entities on delivering services more efficiently, through streamlining processes, and increasing self-service capability, to allow staff to focus on high-value, customer service-based activities.

The Engagement & Finance team provides essential support to the division by driving strategic financial oversight, operational performance reporting, procurement and stakeholder engagement. As the division's Finance Business Partner, the team delivers expert services in financial and procurement operations, data analytics, pricing strategy, and client cost recovery to ensure informed decisions, financial sustainability, and effective service delivery.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Engagement & Finance team has the opportunity for an APS 6 Financial Data Reporting Officer to join a small, supportive and high performing team. We are looking for a self-motivated and proactive team player who has proven finance business partner expertise, can manage outcomes and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The APS 6 Financial Data Reporting Officer under general guidance from the Assistant Director of Financial Management is responsible for but not limited to:

• Managing and coordinate monthly performance data collection and data analysis
• Preparing of Quarterly Client Entity Performance Reports
• Support development of the annual review of the Cost Price Model
• Assist with audit requests related to performance reporting
• Assist team with monthly financial requirements such as journal processing, invoicing, account analysis and monthly reporting.
• Management of correspondence through group communication channels including but not limited to Outlook, Finance Teams etc
• Drive team progress by meeting objectives and milestones.
• Supervision and training of junior staff.

If you are someone who thrives on solving problems, is data analytical, enjoys working collaboratively, and is always looking for ways to improve systems and business processes this could be your next career move.

DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION

For detailed information about this role including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.

ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
• We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
• We can provide adjustments, including alternate formats of the application form, to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
• For specific questions relating to this job vacancy (including requests for adjustments), please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.