Finance Manager
Do you pride yourself on integrity, professionalism and have a passion to support others? The History Trust of South Australia is looking for an organised and detail-oriented Finance Manager to provide finance support across the teams.
About the History Trust
The History Trust of South Australia operates three museums – the Migration Museum, the National Motor Museum and the South Australian Maritime Museum. Complementing those established museums is The Centre of Democracy – an exciting collaboration with the State Library of South Australia. We also partner with other Australian museums to present exhibitions.
The Opportunity
The Finance Manager plays a central role in ensuring the History Trust of South Australia operates with strong financial stewardship, transparency and accountability. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the role plans, leads and coordinates the Trust’s financial management functions, supporting sound decision-making and the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Working closely with Portfolio Heads and managers, the Finance Manager provides financial advice, analysis and planning support across the organisation. The role leads and coordinates budgeting, reporting and forecasting processes, supports procurement and project management activities, and ensures financial practices align with government requirements, organisational policies and good governance standards.
This is a role for someone who enjoys working collaboratively across a complex organisation, helping translate financial information into practical insight that supports responsible management of public resources and enables the History Trust to deliver on its purpose.
Reporting/Working Relationships
- Reports to Head of Operations
- Works closely with the CEO
- Works closely with the History Trust of South Australia Finance Committee
- Works collaboratively with key staff leads across the organisation.
- Working closely with other government departments e.g. Department for Education and Department of Treasury and Finance
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, plan and coordinate financial reporting processes to ensure the Trust meets statutory, Treasury and internal reporting obligations, delivering accurate and timely information to the CEO, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and Leadership/Management Group.
- Lead the preparation, implementation and monitoring of organisational budgets, including development of budget inputs, variance analysis and provision of financial advice that supports informed decision-making across portfolios.
- Identify and monitor financial risks, ensuring appropriate financial controls and mitigation strategies are in place to support sound governance, compliance and responsible stewardship of public resources.
- Provide expert financial guidance to Heads of Portfolio and managers to strengthen understanding of financial policies, procedures, delegations and compliance requirements, supporting consistent and responsible financial management across the organisation.
- Maintain and continuously improve financial frameworks, operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Accounting Standards, Treasurer’s Instructions and audit requirements.
- Manage the relationship with Shared Services SA to ensure the effective preparation of financial statements, audit documentation and required Treasury, Cabinet and audit returns.
- Provide financial leadership and expert analysis and insights to organisational planning and performance monitoring, supporting strategic priorities and long-term financial sustainability.
- Provide financial oversight of procurement processes to ensure alignment with procurement policy, governance requirements and value-for-money principles.
- Prepare financial briefings, Finance Committee reports and recommendations that support senior management and the Board to understand financial performance, risks and opportunities and make informed organisational decisions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Tertiary qualification (e.g. Accounting, Business, Commerce, Economic or Related Discipline)
Desirable
- Professional membership, or progress toward membership, of a recognised accounting body (e.g. CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) is desirable.
Special Conditions
- All History Trust of SA employees commit to value and respect the needs and contributions of First Nations employees and visitors and commit to the development of intercultural capability.
- A satisfactory Department of Human Services Working with Children Check
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- Interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- A current Driver’s Licence is essential.