National Manager Finance - Affirmative Measures - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or Disability

Civil Aviation Safety Authority – Canberra ACT

The National Manager Finance reports to the Executive Manager Finance, International, Audit and Governance (FIAG) Division and Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent ongoing bodies of work:

- Lead and manage the Finance Branch, including determining and being accountable for the overall objectives and priorities of the Branch.
- Collaborate effectively with the CEO/DAS, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in setting and driving organisational vision and operational strategy for CASA and influencing and contributing to major initiatives.
- Propose strategies to enhance CASA’s long term financial sustainability through identification of alternative funding sources and measures to control expenditure with emphasis on cost saving initiatives.
- Develop the Authority’s budget and funding sources including cost recovery arrangements, being cognisant of the industry impact of CASA’s fee structure and the obligation of the Authority to consult with the aviation industry in developing its funding strategy.
- Participate as required in relevant planning and policy-making forums and interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives as required. Identification and development of appropriate policy frameworks and effectiveness and efficiency strategies.
- Carry out all fiduciary duties as required under relevant Commonwealth Legislation.
- Identify and co-ordinate changes and improvements in financial and management information systems to enhance the quality and timeliness of information,



including costing data, to assist the Authority in meeting its strategic objectives and goals.
- With support from the Finance Branch, analyse and evaluate business proposals to ensure optimal use of CASA’s resources.
- Proactively manage relationships with relevant external stakeholders to ensure that CASA’s financial strategies are in line with general Government policy objectives and best practice.

The Role

The National Manager Finance reports to the Executive Manager Finance, International, Audit and Governance (FIAG) Division and Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent ongoing bodies of work:

- Lead and manage the Finance Branch, including determining and being accountable for the overall objectives and priorities of the Branch.
- Collaborate effectively with the CEO/DAS, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in setting and driving organisational vision and operational strategy for CASA and influencing and contributing to major initiatives.
- Propose strategies to enhance CASA’s long term financial sustainability through identification of alternative funding sources and measures to control expenditure with emphasis on cost saving initiatives.
- Develop the Authority’s budget and funding sources including cost recovery arrangements,



being cognisant of the industry impact of CASA’s fee structure and the obligation of the Authority to consult with the aviation industry in developing its funding strategy.
- Participate as required in relevant planning and policy-making forums and interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives as required. Identification and development of appropriate policy frameworks and effectiveness and efficiency strategies.
- Carry out all fiduciary duties as required under relevant Commonwealth Legislation.
- Identify and co-ordinate changes and improvements in financial and management information systems to enhance the quality and timeliness of information, including costing data, to assist the Authority in meeting its strategic objectives and goals.
- With support from the Finance Branch, analyse and evaluate business proposals to ensure optimal use of CASA’s resources.
- Proactively manage relationships with relevant external stakeholders to ensure that CASA’s financial strategies are in line with general Government policy objectives and best practice.

The key duties of the position include:

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse workforce, including determining and being accountable for the overall objectives and priorities of the Finance Branch, as well as providing inspirational and effective people leadership.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities across several different areas, within very tight timeframes and in line with legislative requirements.
- Highly developed capabilities to maintain a strategic f

📌 National Manager Finance (Canberra)
🏢 Civil Aviation Safety Authority
📍 Canberra