Financial Systems Analyst (724726)

• Work in an interactive and dynamic environment
• Every day brings new challenges
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle needs

As part of the Financial Systems Unit, you will contribute to the development and administration of multiple Financial Management Information Systems. The main focus of the position will be administration of the TechnogolyOne ERP, supporting staff in using the systems, troubleshooting system issues and escalating issues as necessary.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with significant potential to join our small team. You will work as part of a highly skilled team of professionals on a broad range of system issues with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and experience.

Why work for us?

• The Financial Systems Unit administers some of the most important Financial Systems within Treasury.
• The nature of the work provides an excellent opportunity for talented individuals to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in a highly respected workplace.
• Treasury is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace with a strong values-based, team oriented, high performing culture.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• extensive knowledge of budget and financial management information systems;
• a strong desire to develop your skills, experience and judgement;
• the capacity to organise, schedule and deliver outputs with a stakeholder focus;
• the ability to undertake research and exercise initiative in order to implement system and process improvements;
• a willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks; and
• completed, or partially completed, relevant tertiary qualifications, for example in business/accounting/finance/computer science or IT (or equivalent experience).

We are looking to get the best person for this role and that person could come from a broad range of backgrounds. If you have these attributes, we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about the role and how you could be successful in it.

About the opportunity

On a day-to-day basis, the Financial Systems Analyst responsibilities will include:

• undertaking systems administration functions for the Department’s Financial Management and Budget Information Systems (the Department currently operates TechnologyOne’s Core Enterprise Suite) in order to ensure that Treasury meets its operational objectives, including:
  • ensuring data integrity and security;
  • planning, evaluating, developing and testing system, function and process enhancements;
  • documenting and maintaining systems and procedure manuals, including updates for function and process enhancements;
  • liaising with system suppliers regarding on going support, upgrades, enhancements, and the provision of user training; and
  • providing advice, training and ongoing support to all relevant Departmental staff;
• undertaking financial management and systems project tasks including researching, designing, and modifying reports and system functions that assist Treasury to meet its planned goals;
• reviewing, researching, providing advice and recommendations on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes and systems in order to meet stakeholder requirements; and
• undertaking any other allocated duties on behalf of the Branch, as required.

About the Branch

This position sits in the Government Finance and Accounting Branch. The primary responsibilities of the Branch are to:

• develop and communicate financial management policy and practices throughout the public sector;
• develop and provide advice on whole-of-government superannuation policy and the provision of budgeting and financial management support;
• maintain the financial records of the Public Account, including financial and statistical reporting and management of Treasury’s departmental and whole-of-government financial activities; and
• manage State financial assets and borrowing activities.

What you will get back

You will work in a broad and interesting area that is central to the delivery of stable Financial Systems throughout Treasury. You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team that values the collective and individual contributions to administer critical Treasury finance systems.

The nature of the work will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience, which is great for your career. You will also be provided with plenty of support and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities. As you grow in the role, you will be provided with increasing opportunities to exercise your judgement and show your capabilities.

Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide opportunities for flexible working arrangements. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable candidates with disability, illness and injury to fully participate.

Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

In the context of the selection criteria, to be successful in the position applicants will have:

• Extensive knowledge of budget and financial management information systems (the Department currently operates TechnologyOne’s Core Enterprise Suite);
• The capacity to organise, schedule and deliver outputs with a stakeholder focus;
• The ability to undertake research and exercise initiative in order to implement system and process improvements; and
• Completed, or partially completed, relevant tertiary qualifications, for example in business/accounting/finance/computer science or IT (or equivalent experience).

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Diploma or Advanced Diploma, completion, or partial completion, of relevant tertiary qualifications.

Please download the Statement of Duties, Advice to Applicants and Frequently Asked Questions below:

 724726 - Statement of Duties - Financial Systems Analyst.docx

 724726 - Statement of Duties - Financial Systems Analyst.pdf

 Advice to Applicants.DOCX

 Advice to Applicants.pdf

 Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.DOCX

 Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.pdf

Before applying, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' and 'Frequently Asked Questions' documents for further information.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email ***********@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date.

Kath Davis
Principal Financial Analyst
**********@treasury.tas.gov.au
(03) 6145 5***