Lead Financial Analyst

Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance. What To Submit A tailored resume in docx format (strictly 3 pages max) A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below. RFQ Details RFQ ID: LH-05040 Agency: Australian Electoral Commission Closing Date: Friday, 21 November :59pm (Canberra time) Estimated Start Date: Thursday, 01 January 2026 Initial Contract Duration: Asap to 30 June 2027 Extension Term: Not applicable Number of Extensions: None Experience Level: Lead EL1 equivalent Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline Location of Work: ACT Working Arrangements: Hybrid onsite attendance at AEC National Office in Canberra; remote working considered Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week Job Details The IT Financial Management Lead will work within the IT Business Management function of the IT Strategic Portfolio Governance & Management (IT SPG&M) section. The role provides sound internal financial management and governance for the division and reports to the Assistant Director, IT Business Management. Key Duties And Responsibilities Developing, managing and monitoring IT budgets ensuring alignment with agency and divisional priorities Preparing financial forecasts and facilitating the agencys annual bottom-up budget build and mid-year review processes Tracking and reporting on IT expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities Implementing controls and governance for IT spending, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money Leveraging existing FinOps capabilities to support cloud cost management and maximise business value from digital investments Preparing financial presentations for senior executives and stakeholders Providing detailed financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and preparation of committee papers Consolidating and analysing financial data including budgets, journals, and related financial documents to support reviews for CIOD Optimising licence and maintenance fees by identifying redundant or underutilised tools and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation Assisting exploration and implementation of innovations or composable architectures to optimise technology operating and hosting costs Informing IT purchasing and procurement activities through financial analysis and summarisation Liaising with program finance teams and central group teams to progress financial management and budget activities Performing additional responsibilities as required by the Director, IT SPG&M About The Team The position sits within the IT Strategic Portfolio Governance & Management (IT SPG&M) section in the Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) .IT SPG&M manages and improves ICT business operations across the AEC including technical governance, demand governance, prioritisation, ICT delivery, and CIOD business management. Selection Criteria Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required) Essential Criteria Experience dealing with Public Service financial data Strong cost accounting experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident dealing with senior stakeholders Ability to solve complex financial issues and work under pressure Strong attention to detail and experience using budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools Advanced computer software skills, including advanced Excel and other accounting packages Desirable Criteria Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline, with 5+ years experience Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA preferred Experience with ICT procurement, expense management, and budget management in a federal government context #J-18808-Ljbffr