Finance Business Partner

Role

The Finance Business Partner position is responsible for managing and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information within the Oracle Project Financial Management modules. This role is pivotal in aligning financial forecasts and budgets for projects, collaborating with business units and support teams to optimize financial management practices. The Finance Business Partner will provide expert financial advice and support to project teams, enabling informed decision-making and effective project delivery.

The ideal candidate should excel in building partnerships, driving innovation, and applying critical thinking to develop effective solutions, while also integrating digital advancements and maintaining a strong customer focus. They should possess a results-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach, working to create public value and build trust with stakeholders.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Financial Management Exercise professional judgement in undertaking a range of financial business partnering activities including budget and forecast development, actual financial performance monitoring, analysis and reporting, and project/program financial management.

• Business Partnership Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and inform, advise and influence clients in understanding financial matters and outcomes which affect their decision making and business performance.

• System and Process Optimization Enhance financial processes and systems, including Oracle Project Financial Management modules. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

• Financial Planning and Reporting Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts. Provide financial reporting and analysis to support effective project management and risk mitigation.

• In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline
• Relevant Finance or Accounting degree which includes all foundation requirements for entry into CPA Program
• CPA or CA Membership

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)

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Applications close at 9 PM on Monday, 2nd of September 2024.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

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