Finance Officer, Financial Reporting at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

100956.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Oracle, TM1, Internal Controls, Taxation Compliance, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Government Reporting, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 5 (PN 11190) Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Woden/Garran and hybrid remote working arrangements Section: Strategic Finance Closing Date: 1st June 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: The Finance Officer sits within the Financial Reporting stream of Strategic Finance and reports to the Senior Finance Officer; Financial Reporting and provides strategic and operational financial support and guidance across CHS. The team is responsible for delivering strategic and financial reporting, including oversight of financial analysis, preparation of annual financial statements, ACT Treasury reporting, and financial risk management. The Finance Officer plays a critical role within the team, assisting in ensuring quality and accuracy of financial processes, maintaining internal controls, and providing valuable finance service support to stakeholders across CHS. The role includes: • Providing operational financial services and support, including accounts payable and receivable and medical staff reimbursement claims. • Assisting in ensuring data integrity and accuracy in financial systems. • Contributing to the monthly financial reporting cycle, including preparation of journals, reconciliations, balance sheet reports and government reporting. • Assisting in external financial reporting, including the preparation of annual financial statements and taxation compliance. • Support governance and compliance activities, including development procedural guidelines in accordance with relevant legislation and frameworks. The role requires an understanding of financial operations within a complex government environment and a good working knowledge of financial information systems, such as Oracle and TM1. Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have great attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise work to meet competing deadlines. You will have positive attitude and a proactive approach with a strong work ethic and a focus on contributing to business improvement initiatives. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Luke Bennett at (02) 5124 9681 or at Luke.Bennett@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provides strategic and operational financial support, including the preparation of annual financial statements and ACT Treasury reporting. Manages daily financial services such as accounts payable, receivable, and monthly reporting cycles.