Finance Coordinator - External Budgets & Capital
Location:
Canberra, ACT preferred (Brisbane or Melbourne considered)
Contract:
1 November **** to 31 August ****, with an extension option of up to 6 months
Pay:
$***** - $***** p/h including super (negotiable)
Work type:
Full-time, 38 hours per week
Work arrangement:
Hybrid, with specific arrangements agreed with your supervisor on a case-by-case basis
About the Role
Join our Federal Government client in a hands-on finance role focused on Commonwealth external budgets and capital. You will manage key parts of the budget cycle, maintain external budgets in CBMS and prepare government budget and reporting material. You will also provide practical financial advice to business areas and improve the tools and processes that support external budgeting.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop New Policy Proposal costings and detailed costing justifications
Lead external budget and capital budget processes
Maintain external budgets and Actuals reporting in CBMS
Prepare Portfolio Budget Statements and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements
Support internal capital budgeting and Capital Management Plan preparation
Coordinate government reporting and responses to Estimates Memoranda
Prepare strategic and technical advice on Commonwealth budget matters




Work with internal and external stakeholders as a trusted finance partner
Improve external-budget tools, systems, procedures and processes
Support knowledge transfer and training across the finance team
What You Bring (Essential Criteria)
You've worked hands-on with external budgeting and understand the Australian Government financial framework
You've developed and communicated financial management advice
You can resolve complex accounting and budgeting issues accurately and on time
You've built productive relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders
You're proficient with Microsoft Office and systems such as CBMS
You hold a relevant accounting, commerce or business degree with CA/CPA study, or equivalent relevant work experience
You're an Australian citizen
You must hold a current Baseline clearance or above
Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)
Direct experience delivering Commonwealth external budgets in a central finance function
Hands-on experience with NPP costings, PBS, PAES, Estimates reporting or capital budgeting
Solid CBMS experience across budget maintenance and reporting
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📌 Finance Coordinator - External Budgets & Capital (Canberra)
🏢 Effective People
📍 Canberra