Senior Finance Business Partner

Company description:

VPS5 $106,534 - $128,897 per annum plus Superannuation

Ongoing Fulltime

A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.

Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.

Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.

About Us

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes. The Department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

The Investment and Technology is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for providing investment strategy and delivering commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.

Job description:

About the Role

The Senior Finance Business Partner is an integral position within the Finance Business Partnering function of the Finance Division responsible for providing effective and efficient financial Business Partnering services to internal clients. These services include financial budget and forecast development, actual financial performance monitoring, analysis and reporting, and project/program financial management.
The role necessitates proficiently leading and overseeing staff in delivering Finance Business Partnering services. Additionally, the individual will need to offer expert guidance to internal stakeholders, employing strong engagement, creative problem-solving, and specialized financial management skills to aid in decision-making and enhance business performance.

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To be successful in the role, the Senior Finance Business Partner must effectively oversee, inspire, and foster the growth of staff to deliver top-notch financial Business Partnering services aligned with established strategies and policies. Moreso, you will provide expert counsel, facilitate internal client communication, and uphold financial integrity and compliance with governmental regulations, ultimately enhancing decision-making and business objectives achievement and Lastly you must have a strong engagement, interpersonal, and communication abilities to cultivate productive relationships with internal stakeholders and employ advanced problem-solving acumen to innovate and optimize financial Business Partnering frameworks, systems, policies, and procedures.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated successful experience in providing Finance Business Partnering services to internal clients.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in developing and maintaining strategic working relationships and working collaboratively with Internal clients in the provision of financial Business Partnering services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage employees in providing financial Business Partnering services.
• High level analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to interpret and report financial information to support internal client decision making and business performance.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Working Collaboratively - Guides others to create a culture of collaboration, Identifies and works to overcome, barriers to knowledge or information sharing.
• Flexibility and Adaptability - Adjust approach in line with changing priorities, is open to acquiring and developing skills and knowledge, adapt to new ways of working or organise work to deliver results.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.

• Relevant Finance or Accounting degree which includes all foundation requirements for entry into CPA

Program

Cultural Values

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

Click the ‘Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. For further information about the role please contact Paul Albanis, Manager Finance Business Partner via email ************@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may require completing a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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