The Opportunity

• Are you a highly motivated and experienced finance professional?
• Can you contribute to the delivery of value-add financial management?
• Join CSIRO Finance and make a difference

CSIRO Finance is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Strategy and Performance Coordinator. In this dynamic role, you will act as a key service provider supporting the Oceans and Atmosphere Business Unit (BU) and contribute to the delivery of value-add financial management by assisting the BU and Finance Leadership teams in meeting their objectives.

Your duties will include

• Assisting the Finance Manager with the Investment/budget process.
• Consolidating, monitoring and reviewing BU revenue forecasts and identify key risks & strategies.
• Forecasting projected outcomes and recommend corrective actions, assisting with follow through on project plans, budget and milestone variations. 
• Preparing monthly BU reports including commentary, issues to escalate, mitigation options and recommendations
• Supporting the Finance Manager to provide strategic and analytical advice to the BU to enhance their financial position, business objectives and performance.

Location:      Brisbane (Dutton Park) QLD, Canberra ACT or Hobart, TAS
Salary:          AU$97k - AU$105k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Indefinite
Reference:   58915

To be successful you will need

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or finance or relevant work experience in a financial environment.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft and SAP systems and processes to develop and drive a financial strategy and associated KPIs to support, monitor and deliver the business unit and CSIRO objectives.
• The ability to prepare insightful commentary that identifies issues and recommendations with respect to financial strategy.
• A history of ensuring and overseeing data integrity and compliance, proactive problem identification lead and executing appropriate responses to resolve issues.
• To be able to participate in ongoing knowledge transfer across the Financial Management team and in business unit transaction teams, including providing advice on options and preparing a business case based on the recommended option.
• To consent to a national police check if your application is successful.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position Description

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

Sunday 28th October 2018