The Finance Team is a key enabling service for the TSRA, working cooperatively with program managers to ensure integration between projects and programs across the TSRA. Seamless support from Finance will enable the TSRA to deliver the outcomes of the Torres Strait Development Plan. The Senior Finance Team Leader is pivotal in driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high performing team culture through mentoring, training, and supervision. Operating under limited direction, the Senior Finance Team Leader will provide expert financial guidance while cultivating strong relationships across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. The key duties of the position include Financial Strategy & Oversight • Support the monitoring of program forecasts and the development of budgets across multiple funding streams. • Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and briefing materials for executive stakeholders. • Provide strategic financial advice to the Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer, including input into the annual ANAO audit and financial statement preparation. • Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with Commonwealth statutory and regulatory requirements. Financial Operations & Systems • Manage finance functions including journals, accruals and re-classifications to support program budget management • Administer financial systems (FMIS), travel and expense platforms. • Manage debtor reconciliation, and recovery processes. • Manage creditor reconciliations including purchase order reconciliations. • Manage end-of-month processes, Trust Accounts, corporate credit card applications, Fuel Tax Credit and Fringe Benefit Tax records. • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with financial transactions • Lead the bi-annual FMIS close and collaborate with Contracts, Grants, and Travel teams to resolve issues and enhance processes. Team Leadership & Development • Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment. • Develop and deliver training programs to build financial capability and ensure consistent service delivery. • Provide coaching and performance feedback to support professional growth and succession planning. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and resilience within the Finance Team. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration • Liaise with internal managers and executives to resolve financial inconsistencies and align financial practices with organisational priorities. • Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective financial governance. • Contribute to workforce data analysis and other business management functions as required.
