Finance Coordinator - External Budgets & Capital
ACT Government Contract(Full Time)
APS6/EL1 finance role focused on Commonwealth external budgets, NPP costings, CBMS, PBS/PAES and capital budgeting.
Start your search here
Keyword:
Sector:
Location:
Commonwealth external budgets, NPP costings, CBMS, PBS & PAES
APS6-EL1 equivalent, Current Baseline preferred
$65-$83 per hour + super, depending on experience
McArthur is seeking an experienced Finance Coordinator to support a high-profile Commonwealth organisation within its Finance function.
This is a specialist budgeting position suited to an experienced APS6/EL1-level finance professional with a strong understanding of the Australian Government budget process. The role will provide high-level budgeting and financial management advice, with a particular focus on external budgets, capital budgeting, government reporting and stakeholder support.
The role
Reporting to a senior Finance Manager, you will work across the Commonwealth budget cycle and provide accurate, timely and practical financial advice to internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing advice and support on
New Policy Proposal (NPP) costings
, including detailed costing justifications
Leading and supporting
external budget and capital budget processes
Maintaining external budget information within the
Central Budget Management System (CBMS)
Preparing and contributing to
Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS)
and
Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES)
Supporting internal capital budgeting and capital management planning
Coordinating responses to Estimates-related requirements




Providing technical advice on the Australian Government budget and resource management framework
Preparing or contributing to Ministerial submissions, Senate Estimates material and other senior-level financial advice
Working closely with internal stakeholders to provide clear and commercially sound financial guidance
Supporting continuous improvement of budgeting tools, processes and procedures
Sharing knowledge and supporting capability development across the broader Finance team
About you
To be successful, you will ideally bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in
accounting, commerce or business
, with CA/CPA study or completion highly regarded, or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in
Commonwealth Government budgeting and financial management
Strong knowledge of the
Australian Government financial and budget framework
Experience developing or reviewing
NPP costings, budget submissions and forward estimates
Previous experience using
CBMS
highly regarded
Experience contributing to
PBS, PAES, Estimates or other Commonwealth budget publications
Strong financial analysis, judgement and problem-solving capability
Demonstrated ability to provide clear financial advice to senior stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
Advanced Microsoft Office capability
Ability to work effectively across geographically dispersed teams
Additional information
38 hours per week
Proposed commencement:
1 November ****
Contract through to
31 August ****
Potential extension of up to
six months
Adaptable working arrangements may be available at the manager's discretion
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Coordinator - External Budgets & Capital (Sydney)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Sydney