Finance Business Partner

Kings Park and Botanic Garden is a world-leading botanic garden and the most visited destination in Perth. Managed by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, it offers a prestigious work environment among some of the highest profile parklands, gardens and programs in the State.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION 

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024

Job Description

The Finance Business Partner works across BGPA to analyse the financial performance of commercial activities, assess feasibility of new commercial initiatives and to provide insights and guidance to senior management to improve strategic and financial outcomes for BGPA.

The Finance Business Partner also takes a lead role in the preparation of the BGPA Annual Budget and other budget preparation activities.

Selection Criteria

1. Considerable financial experience including budget preparation, forecasting and reporting with knowledge of government financial reporting and compliance requirements as well as competencies across the range of information systems and technology used in finance.
2. Knowledge of, and experience with, relevant operational activities to support the provision of meaningful analysis and insight into financial management processes.
3. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills to contribute as a team member and work collaboratively with senior management for optimal management of BGPA finances.
4. Well-developed analytical and conceptual thinking to provide strategic financial analysis and advice to senior management.
5. Well-developed writing skills to convey complex financial analysis in an appropriate format for a variety of audiences.
6. Organisational and/or project management skills to work autonomously and deliver as required.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Amanda Alderson on 0477 138 021, or for further information about the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, please visit https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A written response addressing the above six (6) requested criteria (in no more than six (6) pages).

• A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Your interest in employment opportunities at Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) is welcomed. BGPA actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people in our workplace. We encourage all people, including those with disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for vacant positions. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or ***********@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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