Finance Business Partner

Dixon Appointments; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Dixon Appointments Pty is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a temporary contract in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. The role offers a hybrid pattern with three days in the office and the option to work from home, commencing early December 2026 through to 12 February 2027.

You will provide high-quality financial advice and partnering support to directorates, ensure governance and compliance, and help budget owners achieve financial objectives in a large, diverse organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience advising stakeholders across a large organisation.
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with budget owners to provide financial guidance and value-add advice.
• Monitor monthly performance, investigate variances and support month-end processes.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger clearing accounts and journals.
• Prepare financial reconciliations and reporting for leadership.
• Assist with policy, process improvements and regional finance activities.

Skills

Finance Partnering

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Budgeting tools

Job description

Temporary Contract | Eastern Suburb | $60 per hour (neg) + Superannuation

We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to cover annual leave, commencing early December 2026 (handover), through to 12th Feb, 2027.

Based in the Eastern suburbs this role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with three days in the office and the option to work from home.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, providing meaningful financial insights and supporting effective financial management across a large and diverse organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will provide high-quality financial advice, analysis and business partnering support to Directorates and Regions.
You will play an important role in supporting budget owners and business units to achieve their financial objectives, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance and effective financial management practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with budget owners and stakeholders to provide financial guidance and value-add advice.
• Monitor monthly financial performance, investigate variances and support month-end and year-end processes.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger clearing accounts etc.
• Review and prepare journals, financial reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide advice on asset acquisitions and disposals, GST and financial compliance.
• Support the development and improvement of financial processes, systems and frameworks.
• Assist with incident finance activities at a regional level when required.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a Finance Business Partner, Accountant or similar financial role (you do not need to be have CPA or CA.
• Experience providing financial advice and partnering with stakeholders across a complex organisation.
• A sound understanding of financial governance, compliance and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Experience within government, emergency services or a large, complex organisation will be highly regarded.
You must have a police check, WWCC or willing to obtain.

Only candidates who suitable experience will be contacted. Debbie Chester 0411957***

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