Finance Analyst

DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Group Finance Team and provide financial management advice to senior managers and stakeholders. The role focuses on understanding divisional finances and resourcing while building strong relationships with executives.

Flexible work within Victoria with hybrid arrangements offered. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter, referencing the Key Selection Criteria, and may be subject to

Qualifications

• Experience in providing analysis and insights on finance management activities.
• Experience of using ERP systems preferably Oracle Financials and related budgeting software for report extraction.
• An appropriate business or finance related qualification is highly desirable.
• A professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) is preferable.
• Experience in best practice within government and knowledge of the Financial Management Act is preferred

Skills

Finance analysis

Government finance

Stakeholder reporting

ERP reporting

Education

Accounting qualification

CPA/CA preferable

Tools

Oracle Financials

Budgeting software

Job description

20h ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

The Finance Analyst is a key member of the Group Finance Team supporting the Group Finance Manager to provide financial management advice to support senior managers and stakeholders on all aspects relating to the Group. The Finance Analyst will assist with in maintaining relationships with divisional executives and senior managers and will build an intimate understanding of their allocated division’s financial position and resourcing requirements.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate business or finance related qualification is highly desirable.
• A professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) is preferable.
• Experience in best practice within government and knowledge of the Financial Management Act is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in providing analysis and insights on finance management activities.
• Experience of using ERP systems preferably Oracle Financials and related budgeting software system for report extraction.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the , including the mandatory requirements.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.