Senior Financial Planning And Analysis Analyst

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity The finance directorate’s cash management team monitors and maintains cash inflows and outflows to ensure that all of Communities’ operating entities have sufficient funds to meet current obligations.

As a Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst you will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of budgets, including maintaining information in the Treasury Strategic Information Management System (SIMS), the development and maintenance of financial costing models for the costing of services and the preparation of reports including the Executive Management Report. This role works collaboratively with Managers and staff to ensure provision of high-quality service.

To find out more about this role’s day-to-day duties in the cash management team, please see the attached overview document linked below.

To be successful in the role you will be required to demonstrate the following Work-Related requirements (Selection Criteria):

• Considerable experience with modern financial reporting systems and delivering outcomes in an environment with complex financial and management reporting obligations, including the application of legislation and the Australian Accounting Standards.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, including experience in consulting with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, and the ability to research complex issues and make appropriate recommendations.
• Strong conceptual, financial analytical and evaluation skills, including the ability to provide high level innovative solutions to complex financial problems.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent or fixed term employment in this or similar roles.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Chris Brown, Assistant Director Management and State Reporting, on 0434 813 *** or via email on

Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A three [3] page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated above and on the JDF.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, HR Advisor, via email on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 ***

Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Chris Brown. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst - L6.docx
- Overview of the Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst role 016118.docx

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