ICT Finance Lead

• Ongoing employment

• Full time role & 35 hour working week

• RFS Level 10/11

• Attractive annual salary $135,149 - $148,929 p.a. plus 12% superannuation

• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid working arrangements considered)

• Lead the development and monitoring of ICT budgets, forecasts and multi-year financial plans.

• Provide strategic financial advice on expenditure trends, funding pressures, savings opportunities and emerging risks.

• Deliver accurate monthly and ad hoc reporting on financial performance, commitments, accruals, variances and forecasts.

• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, governance arrangements, reporting standards and assurance processes.

• Develop robust business cases, cost models, funding submissions and whole-of-life cost assessments.

• Support commercial evaluations, procurement strategies and ICT contract decisions.

• Coordinate ICT input into agency and government budget processes, audits, statutory reporting and governance forums.

• Improve ICT financial data, systems and practices to strengthen transparency, consistency and accountability.

• Build financial capability across ICT by providing practical guidance and advice to leaders, project teams and service owners.

• Maintain collaborative relationships across ICT, Finance, Procurement, Governance, vendors and external assurance providers.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Substantial management accounting and finance business-partnering experience.

• The confidence and credibility to advise the CIO and ICT Senior Leadership Team.

• A strong understanding of how ICT projects, services, contracts and investments affect budgets.

• The ability to identify emerging risks, funding pressures and savings opportunities early.

• Experience preparing accurate budgets, forecasts, accruals, variance analysis and executive reporting.

• Experience developing robust business cases, commercial evaluations and whole-of-life cost models.

• Knowledge of NSW Government financial, procurement and governance requirements.

• The ability to constructively challenge assumptions while maintaining positive working relationships.

• A commitment to improving financial systems, controls, reporting practices and data quality.

• A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, economics or commerce, or equivalent expertise.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure .

As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available

• Attractive leave entitlements including

annual leave per year, plus more

• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family

• Salary packaging options available

• One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)

• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities

• Local eateries and childcare facilities

• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park

• Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park

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