Team Leader - Government Reporting & Budgeting

Advertised Job Title: / Team Leader – Government Reporting & Budgeting
Reference Number: / 42542
Classification: / CSOF5
Salary Range: / $92K to $100K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location: / Black Mountain (Canberra) Australian Capital Territory
Tenure: / Specified Term of 1 year
Relocation assistance: / Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Applications are open to: / Australian Citizens Only
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
 All Candidates
For Specified Term positions, we will accept applications from Temporary Residents with working rights for the length of the term, who do not require sponsorship.
Functional Area: / Corporate Finance
% Client Focus - Internal: / 20%
% Client Focus - External: / 80%
Reports to the: / Manager, Internal & External Budgets
Number of Direct Reports: / 1
Role Overview:
The Team Leader – Government Reporting & Budgeting will provide day-to-day financial accounting advice and expertise with a strong focus on providing Finance support to CSIRO and its controlled entities. The position holds responsibility for achieving significant financial accounting outcomes and contributing to the delivery of accurate, quality financial accounting compliance. The Team Leader will also input strategic and analytical advice to the Group and assist management with the delivery of their CSIRO business objectives.
Additional responsibilities of this role include:

managing the preparation of external related budget and reporting requirements, including the transition to CBMS-R and associated templates and models;
input into strategic and analytical advice provided by the team; and
assisting management with the delivery of CSIRO’s business objectives.

As the specialist in government budgeting and reporting, the Team Leader – Government Reporting & Budgeting reports to the Manager, Internal & External Budgets, and works closely with the Team Leader – Internal Reporting - Capital and Projects.
Duties and Key Result Areas:

Develop rationale for, manage creation and review the submission and data entry of CSIRO’s budgets and monthly/annual reports of financial results to government, monthly CMBS returns, Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS); Mid-Year Economic Fiscal Outlook; Portfolio Additional Estimate Statements (PAES); Loss Approval requests; and Pre Election Fiscal Outlook.
Working closely the Team Leader - Budgeting & Government Reporting, ensure ongoing alignment of budget parameters from internal budget development and appropriate representation of the budget to government stakeholders.
Working closely with the Team Leader – Internal Reporting, Capital and Projects, ensure ongoing alignment of monthly financial results as reported internally and in CBMS.
Contribute to providing best practice financial management service delivery and performance with a focus on accurate delivery and continuous improvement.
Prioritise finance work and service delivery for self and team.
Participate in ongoing knowledge transfer across the Finance team.
Rotation to positions (at level) to deliver on business objectives, support development and build the groups sustainability. This may require deployment to major projects, teams within Corporate Finance or other positions across groups.
Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.
Other duties as directed. Key responsibilities may change or evolve to support the success of the Finance function in the Enterprise organisational model and to reflect major project priorities and responsibilities.

Key Capabilities

Capable of financial management and business partnering which contribute to the meeting of Finance team objectives and deliverables.
Capability to analyse data, identify trends and variances, draw conclusions and put forward recommendations that are insightful and pragmatic that address improvements for current and future needs of the business.
Technical finance capability in financial accounting and financial management processes, including the ability to work within DoFDprocesses and requirements for Opex and Capex budgeting and reporting.
Capable of utilising advocacy and influencing skills to support Finance decisions and actions in the Group.
Capability to manage self and others; identifying development opportunities, providing feedback, support and direction for improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
Capability and commitment to working collegiately and collaboratively in the Finance team in support of the Group’s business objectives and meeting CSIRO standards.
Capable of understanding and adhering to Finance policies and procedures.

Selection Criteria:
Please note: Under CSIRO policy only applicants who meet all the essential criteria can be appointed
Pre-requisites:
1.Education/Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in finance or relevant work experience in a financial environment.
2.Security: Current Australian Security Clearance.
3.Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills (underpinned by use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs) and demonstrated ability to provide robust and relevant financial advice to key internal and external stakeholders.
4.Behaviours: A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative work environment.
Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated experience in producing technically accurate work and proposing recommendations that have led to improvements in business processes.
Demonstrated sound judgement, forward thinking and impactful problem solving skills to resolve accounting issues in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrated experience of Government operating and capital budgeting and reporting processes and requirements.
Demonstrated experience in working within a small team to create, share and deliver a proactive, solutions-oriented work environment and support staff development.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to working proactively in a cross organisational team

Desirable Criteria:

Demonstrated proficiency in using SAP and Business Intelligence Tools.

As Australia’s Innovation Catalyst, CSIRO has strategic actions underpinned by behaviours aligned to:

Excellent science
Inclusion, trust & respect
Health, safety & environment
Delivery on commitments.

In your application and at interview you will need to demonstrate alignment with these behaviours.
Other Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at and “Search by Keyword” for 42542. Internal (CSIRO) candidates should apply for this position via the “Recruitment” tab in SAP (choose “Jobs Central” and enter Requisition Number 42542).
Your application should compriseone documentincorporating a resume and covering letter that best demonstrates your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of the role (uploaded under “Resume/Cover Letter”). At any stage during the recruitment process, you may be asked to provide additional information (online) relevant to the selection criteria. If so, then responding will enhance your application so please take the time to provide relevant succinct answers. Applicants who do not provide the information when requested may not be considered.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: .
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV please add these before uploading your CV.
Contact: If after reading the selection documentation you require further information please contact:
Mr Greg Freemanvia email: or phone: 02 6218 3622
Please do not email your application directly to Mr Freeman. Applications received via this method will not be considered.
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