National Manager

Overview Provide expert financial insights to senior leaders, guiding data‑driven decisions and business performance. Drive financial governance and alignment across the organisation, ensuring priorities and outcomes connect. Be part of one of the most important missions in Australia As the National Manager – Finance Business Partner based in Canberra, you will be responsible for guiding the organisation’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will provide expert financial insights to senior leaders, ensuring alignment between financial outcomes and organisational priorities, while driving strong governance and supporting informed, data‑driven decision‑making across the business. Details about the Client ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year. ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability. Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of products and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded, feel good and go beyond what they thought possible at work. Be you, and we’ll be better together. To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team. Job Description The National Manager – Finance Business Partner is a strategic leadership role responsible for leading the organisation’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, pricing and performance analysis team. This role works closely with senior leaders and provides strategic insight and analytical leadership to inform decision‑making, strengthen financial governance and drive business performance. Based at our Headquarters in Canberra, this role is the first point of contact for all Finance Business Partner matters, providing expert advice to our Senior Leadership Team and supporting the Head of Finance to ensure alignment between financial outcomes and organisational priorities. You will: Partner with business leaders and support the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and scenario modelling aligned with business plans. Partner with Head of Functions and National Managers to interpret financial results and translate into actionable insights for operational and strategic improvement. Provide strategic financial advice to the DFR Executive Leadership team and senior stakeholders. Identify financial levers, risks, opportunities and emerging trends to inform organisational strategy and priorities. Liaise directly with Commonwealth representatives with regards to financial queries and requests relating to DFR. Develop and maintain pricing models and strategies to ensure competitive positioning, profitability and compliance with Adecco DFR objectives. Oversee monthly management reporting, variance analysis and executive‑level committee financial insights and ensure integrity and timeliness of all reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Partner with the Finance Leadership Team to provide aligned, consistent and effective people capability services for Adecco DFR. Continuously improve Finance Business Partnering processes and offerings to support the Adecco DFR organisation. Lead and develop a high performing team of Financial Analysts to deliver high‑quality analysis, advice and service. Build financial literacy and accountability across DFR functions. Act as deputy to the Head of Finance, representing the finance function in internal and external forums as required. Maintain industry knowledge and appropriate accreditation to ensure exceptional level of support to the business. Develop, manage and maintain a high‑service‑level client relationship through the provision of services that meet or exceed the expectations of Defence and the DFR Adecco contract, further encouraging a strong and ongoing relationship between Adecco and the Commonwealth of Australia. Candidate’s Profile If you have worked in a similar position or are just looking for an opportunity that will make an impact, we want to speak with you. Your background will demonstrate: Extensive experience leading FP&A and/or finance business partnering functions in a complex or large‑scale organisation. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial leadership and influence senior stakeholders. Strong people leadership and coaching capability. Significant analytical skillset, including the utilisation of BI and reporting tools. High‑level communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills. Resilient and adaptable mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment. Experience with enterprise‑level financial systems and performance reporting tools e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365, PowerBI. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance. How to Apply If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs. If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email Victoria Emms at for a confidential conversation. To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on Friday 19 December. Applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr