Hudson Australia Hiring for PMO Finance Officer Job at Melbourne Full Time

We are seeking a PMO Finance Officer for an ongoing or fixed term contract. The PMO Finance Officer will be responsible for budget monitoring, by working closely with managers each month to update forecasts, and actively identify opportunities and issues which impact on program performance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this engagement are primarily:

• Under limited supervision, build detailed bottom-up budgets in consultation with managers, Group Finance and Reporting colleagues, and Corporate Finance.
• Contribute to budget monitoring, by working closely with managers each month to update forecasts, and actively identify opportunities and issues which impact on program performance; identify options to implement or address these and discuss.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of business drivers and priorities and use these to develop insights, provide targeted advice to Planning Reform Program leads and senior management.
• Provide assistance and support to the PMO Manager, program/project personnel and the leadership team on business operations, events, projects and initiatives.
• Follow month end processes to prepare accrual journals, reacrruals, cost centre transfers, and resolution of incorrect charges. Follow year end processes to manage invoices and complete accruals and payments. Allocate CAPEX and OPEX in consultation with Corporate Finance.
• Contribute to performance monitoring, benchmarking and evaluation frameworks, provide budget, financial and performance related analysis and advice to senior management including the preparation of reports with a detailed breakdown for each budget area, analysis of results and issues and anomalies.
• Track alignment of contracts, purchase orders and budget forecasts, working closely with the Procurement Manager. Regularly review and maintain purchase orders.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across the business to deliver business unit, group and DELWP priorities and initiatives as required.
• To practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience as a Finance Officer is essential.
• A working understanding of program / project finance and reporting practices.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Excel.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume (in MS Word Format) for consideration via the link below. A cover letter demonstrating your relevant experience may also be reviewed.

Should you wish to discuss, please contact Avani Limaye at [email protected], quoting reference number 222988.

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.