High-Profile Tier 1 Initiative:
Join a fully functional, integrated Program Management Office (PMO) embedded within a major Federal Government department, managing the complex financial lifecycle of a high-visibility digital investment program running through to mid-****.
Strategic Financial Influence:
Partner closely with senior project leadership to deliver transparent financial governance and integrated commercial insights across six critical work packages, directly enabling effective executive decision-making.
What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement:
Initial 24-month contract with potential extension options.
Location & Flexibility:
Canberra, ACT (Hybrid flexibility available).
Role & Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Control:
Formulate, baseline, and manage the comprehensive program budget while establishing rigorous internal financial controls.
Expenditure & Forecast Monitoring:
Monitor ongoing program expenditure, maintain accurate rolling forecasts, and proactively identify or mitigate financial risks.
Business Case Collaboration:
Deliver vital financial modeling and advisory support to aid individual project business case development and comprehensive end-of-month financial reporting.
Governance Compliance:
Ensure all program sourcing, funding allocations,



and ledger balances adhere strictly to departmental financial policies and Commonwealth compliance standards.
Strategic Advisory:
Report directly to the Program Manager, delivering high-quality, timely financial insights to help optimize benefit realization and project tranches.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Financial Management Toolkit:
Proven experience operating as a Finance Manager or Senior Project Accountant tracking complex budgets within a large-scale enterprise or integrated PMO framework.
Forecasting & Analytics:
Strong capability in financial variance analysis, cost-benefit forecasting, and translating granular ledger data into clear executive dashboards.
Core Capabilities:
A modern, versatile, and highly collaborative approach with the communication skills needed to partner effectively with technical SMEs and division leaders.
Government Frameworks:
Comprehensive understanding of public sector financial management frameworks, public governance rules, and federal budgeting workflows.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance:
Due to the secure nature of this federal environment, candidates
must hold a current NV1 security clearance
, with an NV2 clearance preferred.
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