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The Financial Controller works in the Corporate Operations and Services Division, under the Finance business unit. The division ensures the delivery of exceptional experiences for Museum visitors and employees. Its primary role is to appropriately support the Museum's operations by providing advice on financial, human resource, ICT and facilities issues, while also overseeing key governance functions including managing risk, legislative and regulatory compliance, strategic planning and reporting. The division also has responsibility for the Museum's visitor services and commercial functions.
The Financial Controller will report directly to the Museum's Chief Finance Officer (CFO). They will be a trusted advisor and deputy to the CFO, taking a leadership role, both within the Finance team and more broadly across the Museum, driving financial management practices and improvements. The Financial Controller will lead financial projects and activities, modelling accountability and sound decision-making. This role represents an important part of the Museum's approach to succession planning for the finance function.
The key duties of the position include: Working directly to the CFO, supporting the Finance team's assistant managers, and collaborating widely across the Museum and with key external stakeholders, your responsibilities will include: Providing financial leadership and advice to support the CFO and help the Museum achieve its financial and strategic priorities. Driving change by implementing and improving financial management practices within the Finance team and across each of the Museum business areas. Identifying and delivering organisation-wide finance projects and performance improvement initiatives that align with the Museum's strategic and risk management priorities and improve operational efficiencies and financial outcomes. Being a trusted advisor across the Museum's suite of financial activities including internal and external budgeting and forecasting; annual financial statement preparation and end of month reporting; treasury management; financial operations including accounts payable/receivable and travel; taxation and compliance; asset management; procurement; and commercial decision-making. Designing and implementing a robust internal control and compliance environment, including redesigning systems and processes to improve integrity and efficiency. Representing the Museum and developing strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Leading and building team culture, capacity and capability, while demonstrating an awareness and personal commitment to the APS Values and Code of Conduct You will work in a small team, providing leadership and guidance in tandem with the CFO, while also being able to work effectively and productively with the Museum's Executive, managers and employees.
We are seeking a candidate with extensive financial management experience, ideally across a broad range of financial management functions and disciplines, including: high-level financial strategy and advice, delivered at the board and executive levels financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario testing financial reporting, annual financial statements preparation, accounting standards interpretation and implementation, and month-end close activities financial and commercial modelling and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of the Commonwealth's financial and resource management framework and broader legislative environment (or comparable exposure and experience at the state/territory government level or in the not-for-profit sector). They will have worked in and led small finance teams and understand the challenges and requirements of developing and supporting multi-disciplinary teams with multiple competing priorities. They will model integrity and accountability.
An ability to deliver financial information across all levels of an organisation, and to partner and support business operations are essential. Qualifications in finance, accounting, commerce, business or a related field, and membership of a professional accounting body, would be highly beneficial.
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must: be an Australian citizen undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description To apply Applicants must include a copy of their resume and a pitch of no more than 1 page (500 words) addressing their suitability against the Responsibilities and Skills, experience and qualifications of this position description. The contact details of two referees should also be included. Notes The National Museum of Australia (the Museum) is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Australian First Nations peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature aged employees and carers.
In general, positions at the Museum are described as 'Identified positions' to signify that our roles require an understanding of the issues affecting Australian First Nations peoples. Our staff also require the ability to communicate and engage respectfully, authentically, and ethically with Australian First Nations peoples, businesses, and communities to build trust and long-term relationships.
The Museum is also committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. If you require, or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the Contact Officer for this position.
Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.
Getting to know the National Museum of Australia The National Museum of Australia is a publicly funded institution governed as a statutory authority in the Commonwealth Arts portfolio. Established in 1980, it is headed by a Director appointed by the Governor-General. The Council is responsible for the conduct and control of the affairs of the Museum. The Museum building on Acton Peninsula opened on 11 March 2001.
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