Senior Finance Officer, Capital Finance at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

116592.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, Capital Works Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Frameworks, Asset Accounting, Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Asset Replacement Strategies, Capital Budgeting, Financial Support, Oversight, Control

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 2 Month Contract with the possibility of extension Classification: Administrative Services Officer Level 6 (PN 39528) Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Woden/Garran and hybrid remote working arrangements Section: Capital Finance and External Reporting Closing Date: 16th March 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: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Capital Finance and External Reporting Team. Capital Finance and External Reporting team supports CHS through the provision of finance functions established in accordance with a financial framework. Our role is to support financial reporting, accounting operations, capital works reporting, compliance with legislation and policies, and input into the annual capital works budget and estimates processes. The team operates in a high pace and dynamic environment and undertakes the following key tasks: • Provision of strategic and operational financial support and advice. • Preparation of financial reports for management, ACT Treasury, and external stakeholders; including CHS’s annual financial statements and monthly ACT Treasury reporting. • Managing CHS’s asset accounting and reporting on the capital works program to ACT Treasury in accordance with internal and external timeframes. • Contributing to Capital Works external budget process, including input into the ACT Government’s annual budget papers. • Contributing to CHS’ compliance with public sector financial regulations and policies and maintaining robust internal controls and risk management. • Collaborating closely with clinical, operational and executive teams to support financial planning activities, including cash flow forecasting, asset replacement strategies, and forward-year capital budgeting. This position is part of a small and dynamic Capital Finance team reporting to the Director of Capital Finance. As the Senior Finance Officer of Capital Finance, you are responsible for the effective oversight, control, and reporting of CHS’s fixed assets. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and external audit requirements, while supporting asset financial management. Please note that appointment may be based on written application and referee reports only. 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 focussed 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 Michael Huang at (02) 6207 1472 or at Michaelyubo.Huang@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for the effective oversight, control, and reporting of the organization's fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and external audit requirements. Key tasks include preparing financial reports for management and external stakeholders, managing asset accounting, and contributing to capital works budgeting processes.