Principal Advisor to CFO JD

?Principal Advisor to CFOFinance, Organisational Capability and Services BranchThe Purpose of the Principal Advisor to the CFO is to provide thought leadership, strategic insight and advice to the CFO and Finance Leadership Team and leading and working with the Finance Leadership Team on key strategic and continuous improvement initiatives. This position makes a significant contribution across the Finance Team with an emphasis on supporting the CFO to deliver on his accountabilities; Reporting to: Chief Financial OfficerLocation: WellingtonSalary range: Corporate JWhat we do matters – our purposeOur purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation.In other words, it’s all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.How we do things around here – our principlesWe make it easy, we make it work Customer centredMake things even betterWe’re stronger together Work as a teamValue each otherWe take pride in what we do Make a positive differenceStrive for excellenceWorking effectively with MāoriTe Aka Taiwhenua – our Māori Strategic Framework – enables us to work effectively with Māori. We accept our privileged role and responsibility of holding and protecting the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi.What you will do to contributeAs a result we will seeLeadershipProvide thought leadership and strategic advice to the CFO and Finance Leadership Team in developing and delivering the Finance Strategy and leading the Finance TeamAct as a trusted advisor to the CFO by:being across critical activities, issues and risks;providing strategic advice and insight;representing the CFO on key internal and external forums as required; andbeing a conduit for critical information and decision makingTake a leadership role and lead responses to high risk and significant financial challenges facing DIA, working with Business Partners and senior management across the Department to identify, develop and implement appropriate remedial actions and holistic long term solutions that lead to effective financial, cash and treasury managementDevelop and support the delivery of the transformation work programme and assure success by actively monitoring progress and by leading interventions to ensure momentum is maintained towards achievement of enhanced financial capability and performance across DIADemonstrate leadership to the wider Finance Team by promoting and championing the Finance vision and service delivery modelDemonstrate leadership to Finance Managers in identifying opportunities and developing initiatives to enhance capability and improve financial service delivery and financial management across DIADevelop and maintain external relationships to support the Department and the FinanceTeam deliver against strategic and financial initiativesFinance at DIA is seen as a high performing teamFinance delivers on its work planThe CFO is appropriately advised with appropriate assurance that critical activities , issues and risks are being managed and addressedThere are ‘no surprises’ for the CFOFinance Team has high engagementStrategyTake a holistic and forward looking view in providing thought leadership and strategic advice to the CFO and senior management across the DepartmentSynthesize qualitative and quantitative financial and non-financial data to draw conclusions about current trends and to anticipate emerging challenges and opportunities, and formulate appropriate advice, strategies and courses of action to ensure the Department is positioned to take advantage of the changing operating environmentTranslate strategic thinking into realisable initiatives and actions and follow through on behalf of the CFOLead the development of the Finance Strategy for the Department and provide subject matter expertise and leadership in the development of corporate strategic initiatives, business cases and vote managementWork across branches to develop and maintain an understanding of the Department’s strategy and priorities in order to ensure alignment of the Finance Strategy with the Department’s strategic direction and objectivesLead the development of the strategy for the Finance Team to deliver against its vision and meet the Department’s needSupport the development of an integrated strategy for the Organisational Capability and Services Branch to provide integrated corporate services across the DepartmentAppropriate information exists in order to make decisionsFact based decision making, backed by evidence Productive outcomes or alternate scenarios are identified for key decisionsThe Department delivers better outcomes for New ZealandersCapability DevelopmentSupport the achievement of the Finance Vision through facilitating, leading and supporting the development and execution of strategies and plans to improve finance capability across DIAIdentify new, innovative and best practice business process frameworks and methodologies, tools and practices that will enhance DIA’s capability across systems, business process and peopleIdentify and drive smarter ways of working to deliver enhanced financial insights from both financial and non-financial data and value for moneyDevelop thinking and champion the implementation of initiatives around system, business process and people development, translating strategy into realisable action plans and managing through to implementation and benefits realisationSupport the CFO to develop and deliver DIA wide financial and commercial capability baseline, strategy and framework and monitor capability within Finance and across theDepartment ensuring Finance has the capability to deliver to the business and that the business effectively leverages this capability to deliver better financial and commercial outcomesIdentify capability gaps and develop strategies and practical action plans to address capability shortfallsLead the delivery of Finance Leadership Team plans to build capability and competency across the Finance Group including the development and delivery of a graduate program within FinanceWork with Organisational Development to manage the delivery of DIA wide financial and commercial capability training and supportWork plans are adapted to the Finance vision and delivering outcomes for New ZealandersContinuous improvement in performance measuresThe Department’s financial capability improves and the quality of decisions and forecasts continually improvesTalent development is actively managed and Finance is seen as a progressive developer of talentStakeholder and Relationship ManagementMaintain effective working relationships with Business Partners and other members of the Finance Leadership Team in order to maintain trusted advisor status, deliver integrated and consistent financial leadership and achieve on-going commitment to the Finance vision and service delivery modelDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders including OLT, ELT and SLTS in order to build commitment to the Finance vision and strategy and the development of financial and commercial capability across the DepartmentWork collaboratively with other senior colleagues in Organisational Capability and Services Branch to develop an integrated packages of services for provision across the Department and ensure the improvement of communications, shared specialist knowledge and consistent messaging and approaches to service deliveryWell connected joined up advice that is strangely aligned from CFO to BranchFinance is seen as a collaborative trusted partner with the businessHealth and safety (for self)Work safely and take responsibility for keeping self and colleagues free from harmReport all incidents and hazards promptlyKnow what to do in the event of an emergencyCooperate in implementing return to work plansA safe and healthy workplace for all people using our sites as a place of work.All requirements of DIA’s Health and Safety policy and procedures are met.Health and safety (for team)Inform, train and equip staff to carry out their work safelyEnsure prompt and accurate reporting and investigation of all workplace incidents and injuriesAssess all hazards promptly and ensure they are managedAdviseCollaborate withInfluenceInformManage/leadDeliver toWho you will work with to get the job doneInternalCFOFinance Leadership TeamFinance TeamDCE OCSTier 3 Managers OCSDCEs other branchesCFOTier 3 Managers other branchesHR L&D TeamS&G Planning TeamExternalTreasuryAccountancy and other professional bodiesAcademic bodiesYour delegations as a managerHuman Resources and financial delegationsNilDirect reports7Your success profile for this roleWhat you will bring specificallyAt DIA, we have a Capability Framework to help guide our people towards the behaviours and skills needed to be successful. The core success profile for this role is People Leader.Keys to Success:Setting expectationsEncouraging innovationBuilding effective teamsIdentifying talent and developing othersMotivating others to achieve resultsDeveloping business acumenExperience: Proven experience in a senior financial management roleAdvanced strategic thinking and planning abilityHighly developed leadership skills and the ability to communicate with, and gain the trustand respect of, management all levels within a large organisationAbility to develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and to influence through sound and persuasive reasoningDemonstrated knowledge of Government and Parliamentary processes, conventions, structure and functions and their relationship with the DepartmentExperience of computerised accounting systems and extensive use of modelling tools (e.g. Excel)Knowledge:An in-depth understanding of: financial reporting and accountability requirements, financial management and processes in the Public Sector, including a demonstrated understanding of the Public Finance Act and State Sector Act and GAAPSkills:A post graduate tertiary qualification in accounting or equivalentMembership of a recognised accounting bodyEvidence of maintaining continuous professional developmentThe ability to work under pressure and with little supervision to meet deadlines, set priorities and meet the requirements of managementOther requirements:Criminal conviction check and credit check required ................
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