Lead Financial Analyst

Initial contract duration & extensions: Asap to 30 June 2027 with no extensions Location & working arrangements: ACT - Hybrid Why SKNG representation? When you choose SKNG, you are making a strategic investment in your professional future. Here are the advantages when choosing us: Competitive Margins: Our transparent and competitive margins aren't just about fairness — they dramatically enhance your chances of being shortlisted for an interview, fostering win‑win scenarios for every stakeholder. Personalised Application Support : Elevate your application with our tailored support. Submit succinct, informative and standout selection criteria responses, coupled with strategic rate advice. Career Growth: With the aid of a contractor expert, foster your personal development to build your career. Federal Government Contracts: An approved seller with a proven track record, we specialise in successful placements within federal government. We pride ourselves on offering these comprehensive services at no extra cost. Choose SKNG — where your career development is our priority. Responsibilities Developing, managing and monitoring IT budgets ensuring alignment with agency and divisional priorities Preparing financial forecasts and facilitate the agency’s 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 financial operations (FinOps) capabilities to support the management of cloud computing costs 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 the preparation of executive and governance committee papers. Consolidating and analysing existing financial data including budgets, journal records, and related documents to support analytical and financial reviews for CIOD. Optimising license and maintenance fees by eliminating redundant or underutilised tools, and by identifying opportunities to consolidate vendor licences and renegotiate agreements. Assisting the exploration and implementation of innovations or composable architectures to optimise the cost of operating and hosting technologies. Informing IT purchasing and procurement activities through the analysis and summarising of current financial position Liaising with the programmes finance teams and team within the central Enabling & Regulating Group, to progress critical financial management and budget activities. Performing additional responsibilities as required and directed by the Director, IT SPG&M Selection 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 ability to 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. Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or in a related discipline and 5+ years’ experience in an accountancy role. Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA preferred. Experience with ICT procurement, expense management, and budget management in a federal government context. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function & Industries Finance and Sales IT Services and IT Consulting Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr