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EL1 Assistant Director Financial Operations

Job details

Location: Canberra
Salary: $130 - $140 per annum
Job Type: Fixed Term
Discipline:
Reference: V-129640
Posted: about 7 hours ago

Job description

EL1 Assistant Director – Financial Operations  
  • Location: Canberra + WFH
  • Level: EL1 equivalent
  • 12-Month Contract | Possible Extension
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced finance professional to step into a leadership role as Assistant Director – Financial Operations, based in Canberra. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in financial governance, team leadership, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a small finance operations team
  • Oversee day-to-day financial activities and ensure compliance
  • Provide expert technical accounting advice
  • Apply relevant legislation & financial frameworks
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
  • Manage workload prioritisation, ensure timely and accurate outcomes
  • Perform financial analysis and data reconciliation using financial systems
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and maintain financial policies
  • Manage end-of-month processes including reconciliations, journals, and executive reporting

Eligibility:
• Applicants must be Australian citizens to be considered for this role
• A pre-engagement check will be required before an offer of employment is made

Desirable Criteria:
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Financial Operations
• 3+ years of proven leadership in a finance team environment
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Apply here or email 📩 Issy@charterhouse.com.au to find out more.