Analyst

Department of Treasury and Finance, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) in Melbourne is seeking a budget and finance analyst to deliver high-quality financial and performance advice. You will analyse departmental submissions, monitor financial performance and support policy oversight to ensure value for money for Victorians.

Applicants should have a relevant economics, accounting or finance qualification and strong Excel/analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant economic, accounting or finance qualification is highly regarded.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and present concise recommendations.
• Experience with budgeting, financial accounting and reporting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, well-informed financial advice and analyses for decision-makers.
• Update and consolidate monthly/quarterly budget data using Excel pivot tables.
• Coordinate and deliver projects, tracking progress and timelines.
• Support departmental goals and promote sound financial management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Economics/Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About Us

Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) serves the government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.

About Us

Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) serves the government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.

DTF upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DTF’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:

• Leadership
• Integrity
• Responsiveness
• Impartiality
• Accountability
• Respect
• Commitment to Human Rights

About the Group

The Portfolio Analysis Group (PA) provides advice on resource allocation to the Treasurer on a range of issues. PA is the first point of contact with DTF for all departments in relation to budget submissions, finance issues and performance reporting. PA provides expertise on policy and programs and monitors departmental performance – both financial and service delivery – and promotes sound financial management of the state’s fiscal resources more broadly. PA provides advice to departments on financial management and undertakes financial analysis and reporting to support decision making.

About The Role

This role supports the Department of Treasury and Finance in providing high-quality budget, financial and performance advice to government. The role’s purpose is to help inform resource allocation and decision-making by analysing departmental budget submissions, finance issues and performance reporting. Key objectives include contributing timely and well-informed advice to the Treasurer and government, monitoring departmental financial and operational performance, and supporting effective policy and program oversight to help deliver value for money and better outcomes for Victorians.

Key Accountabilities

• Applying knowledge of policy, accounting and finance to provide advice on financial impacts of government decisions by undertaking analysis and interpreting financial statements to identify financial impacts;
• Use financial management systems and Microsoft Excel (including pivot table function) to update, consolidate, report and analyse monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual budget and actual financial information and preparation of commentary for reporting purposes;
• Coordination and delivery of projects, including allocating agreed tasks, monitoring progress and supporting delivery against timelines. This will include working with direct team members or other teams across PA, the Division and the Department;
• Supporting and contributing to Departmental goals, demonstrate organisational values and behaviours, and a commitment to personal and professional development;

About You

• Ability to conduct analysis and provide advice on complex issues.
• Strong analytical skills, and experience in budgeting, financial accounting and reporting including an understanding of government's key fiscal aggregates and the impact of transactions thereon.
• Demonstrated experience at being able to clearly and concisely present written information and data to highlight options or alternatives and recommendations for decision makers including good computer literacy skills particularly with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience and/or expertise in portfolio issues across government such as health, human services, justice, education, transport, economic development and environment would be viewed favourably.

A relevant economic, accounting or finance qualification would be highly regarded.

This role is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

Other Relevant Information

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.