Job Description
Our client, a South Australian Government organisation, is seeking an experienced Finance Team Leader to join their team on an initial 8 week temporary assignment, with a strong likelihood of extension.
This is a senior finance opportunity with a strong focus on financial forecasting, budget management and financial analysis.
Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide high level financial advice and insights to support planning, financial performance and informed decision making.
You will also provide leadership and support to a small finance team while contributing to the broader financial management of the organisation.
About the role
Key responsibilities will include:
Lead the development and delivery of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting processes
Provide high level financial advice to senior leaders around budget planning, financial performance and emerging risks
Undertake complex financial analysis, including cost and revenue reviews, to support business decisions and savings targets
Oversee financial systems, governance and risk controls and ensure compliance with relevant requirements
Lead finance related projects and initiatives, including improvements to financial models and business processes
Prepare and coordinate financial reporting for senior and external stakeholders
Lead and support a small finance team, including performance management, development and cross skilling




Work with key stakeholders to improve financial understanding and accountability across the organisation
Coordinate financial statement information and support annual financial review processes
Review audit findings and implement improvements to strengthen financial governance and internal controls
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Strong experience in financial forecasting and budget management
Experience managing organisational or significant project budgets
Strong financial analysis, modelling and reporting capability
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data
Strong understanding of financial governance, risk and compliance
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Confidence providing financial advice and recommendations to senior leaders
Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or business
Power BI capability highly regarded
Previous South Australian Government experience highly regarded
This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Senior Financial Analyst or similar senior finance professional looking for their next contract opportunity.
If you are an experienced finance professional available for your next prospect, we would love to hear from you.
Zancott Recruitment strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

📌 Senior Finance Team Leader (South Australia)
🏢 Zancott Recruitment
📍 South Australia