Senior Finance Business Partner

An exciting and unique ongoing opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Department of Government Services as Senior Finance Business Partner to provide support and advice to clients in their strategic and operational decision making and in the effective management of their budgets.
The responsibilities of the Finance Branch include working closely together to manage DPC and DGS funding, strategic planning, reporting and budget activities.
As the Senior Finance Business Partner you lead on internal budget build, forecasts, financial planning and analysis, journals and transactions as necessary in the financial systems at group level, and contribute to the preparation of annual budgets for the department as a whole. Contributing to the development and review of cabinet submissions, funding proposals, briefings, reports, and information including those for the Treasurer, Cabinet Committees, the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee and State Budget Papers will also be an essential requirement of this role.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience in a Business Partnering and management accounting role in a complex organisation
* Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and good time management skills
* Highly developed stakeholder relationship management skills
* Well developed communication skills
* Sound conceptual and analytical skills
Please note that a CA/CPA qualification, a Finance or Accounting Degree or equivalent and a strong Management Accounting and Business Partnering background are a mandatory requirement for this role.
Working with us, you will contribute to the success of the Victorian Public Sector and the community we serve.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:
* a resume; and
* a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.