Assistant Manager Finance

Job Description

$102,137 - $117,758 + up to 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 5 Ongoing Full Time Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT on 3 March 2025 (late applications will not be accepted). The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians. Are you up for the challenge? About the team – The Management Accounting team plays a critical role in supporting the ASC’s financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Working closely with divisions across the organisation, the team ensures accurate financial reporting, strategic budgeting, and resource planning. By providing timely financial insights and business advice, the team helps drive informed decision-making and supports the ASC’s overall strategic objectives. About the role – The Assistant Finance Manager will assist the Finance Managers in providing business advice and support on financial planning, resource management, budgetary control, business application systems, and risk management. This role contributes to achieving strategic priorities by ensuring accurate financial analysis and reporting, supporting budget processes, and assisting in decision-making at both the program and group levels. About you – We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, resource management, and risk assessment within a government or corporate setting. The successful candidate will have: Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related field. Progress towards or completion of CA/CPA (highly desirable). Experience providing financial advice and reporting to support senior management decision-making. Strong knowledge of budgetary control, forecasting, and business application systems. Demonstrated capacity to provide timely, compelling and concise advice to inform executive members and senior management to support decision-making. Demonstrated experience in managing financial resources, risk management, and business planning. This position is offered as an ONGOING position. Why work with us? We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer: Options for flexible working arrangements. Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals. Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development. Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions. Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact: Contact Officer: Jared Hill, Director Management Accounting Phone number: 02 6214 1057 Email address: Eligibility The successful candidate will be subject to a National Police Criminal History Check and an International Police Criminal History Check if they have resided overseas for a period of 12 months or more in the last 10 years. This position requires/may require weekend work, or outside ordinary work hours. AGSVA (Baseline) - This position requires the holder to be able to obtain and maintain a AGSVA Security Clearance to Baseline. Candidates must be an Australian Citizen to meet eligibility requirements. As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment. Notes The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment. Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised. The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency. Acknowledgement of Country The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality. Application and Job Description The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions: Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements (up to 750 words) The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why (up to 300 words) Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr