Senior Finance Officer

Description:

As the Senior Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining reporting and performance frameworks for SA Health. This position involves liaising with the Department of Treasury and Finance, preparing budget adjustments, and conducting complex financial analyses. Monitoring SA Health cash balances and forecasting cash requirements will be integral to the role, along with implementing improvements in cash management processes.

Collaboration will be required with Corporate and System Support Services Division, across the Department for Health and Wellbeing, Local Health Networks and SA Ambulance Service.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and influence others. Analytical capabilities, effective teamwork, and experience in interpreting and applying Australian Accounting Standards, and a proficiency in using the DTF Budget and Monitoring System (BMS) is preferred.

Requirements:
 

• Proficient in interpersonal and relationship management skills, capable of effective verbal and written communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting standards, structures, and practices, including complex accounting concepts like consolidated and eliminated financial information.
• Ability to influence others and prepare strategic written reports for executive decision-making.
• Demonstrated capacity to set and manage priorities, achieve outcomes under pressure, and operate in commercially and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including research and analysis of financial and non-financial data using database tools for management review.
• Effective individual performer and team contributor, with experience in mentoring and fostering the development of team members.
• Significant experience providing advice and support to clients and stakeholders, resulting in improved business operations and customer service.
• Experience in leadership, mentoring, and supporting staff