The EL2 Chief Financial Officer provides strategic financial leadership, administration, and stewardship for the National Portrait Gallery, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial management, reporting, and compliance. The Chief Financial Officer leads the Finance, Business Management and Procurement team and is responsible for the provision of high quality, timely and accurate financial and procurement advice and services to the Gallery while ensuring it meets its legislative and compliance financial framework obligations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer contributes to corporate governance, strategic planning, and organisational performance, supporting the Gallery to achieve its strategic objectives.
- Provide strategic financial leadership, analysis and advice , to the Executive and Board on financial management, investment, procurement, risk and resource allocation to support the Gallery's strategic objectives, financial sustainability and compliance obligations, including the development and implementation of a multi-year Financial Strategy that aligns financial resources, investment decisions and operational priorities.
- Lead and manage the Finance and Procurement function , including the delivery of high-quality services and advice for budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, procurement, contract management, treasury functions, and the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and other statutory reporting.
- Develop, implement and maintain financial governance frameworks , including Accountable Authority Instructions, financial delegations, procurement policies, investment frameworks, asset management policies and related procedures, ensuring sound stewardship of public resources and compliance with legislative obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial performance, capability and systems , identifying opportunities to strengthen financial management practices, business processes, reporting, controls and organisational capability to ensure financial data integrity.
- Leadership and people management, to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement, modelling the APS values, employment principles and leadership behaviours.
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, including engagement with the Australian National Audit Office through the annual financial statements audit process and other audit engagements, external auditors, the Board and Audit and Risk Committee, central agencies and the portfolio department.
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Chief Financial Officer in Parkes employer: National Portrait Gallery of Australia
The National Portrait Gallery of Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in the heart of Canberra. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and professional development, the Gallery fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while ensuring that all team members contribute to its mission of celebrating Australian stories through art. Join us to be part of a meaningful organisation that values diversity and promotes a safe and supportive workplace for everyone.
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National Portrait Gallery of Australia Recruitment Team
