Lead Financial Analyst

We are recruiting for a federal government position for a client based in Canberra, Australia.Estimated start date1 January 2026Initial contract duration18 months (to 30 June 2027)Experience levelEL1 equivalentMaximum hours40 hours per weekSecurity clearanceBaseline clearance requiredLocationMust be based in Canberra, AustraliaPosition detailsThe IT Financial Management Lead will work within the IT Business Management function of the IT Strategic Portfolio Governance & Management section, to provide sound internal financial management and governance for the division.Key duties and responsibilitiesRole will be responsible for, but not limited to:Developing, managing and monitoring IT budgets ensuring alignment with agency and divisional prioritiesPreparing 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 opportunitiesImplementing controls and governance for IT spending, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for moneyLeveraging 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 stakeholdersProviding 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 licenses 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 positionLiaising with the programs 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&MCriteriaThe buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.Essential criteriaExperience 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 advance Excel and other accounting packages.Desirable criteriaTertiary 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.Please provide a one page response to this criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages with contacts for two referees.Contact lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au for more information on this opportunity.