finance business partner

Randstad; Perth; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a government client in Perth CBD on a 3-month temporary contract. You will provide strategic financial advice, performance reporting and planning support for a defined portfolio, partnering with internal stakeholders to drive value and accountability.

The role emphasizes forecasting, budgeting, and insights to support decision-making, with a strong focus on public sector frameworks and cost optimisation. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering strategic financial advice and insights.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Delivers proactive financial advice to a defined client portfolio to support planning and resource allocation.
• Prepares forecasts and budget updates in consultation with business leads and monitors performance.
• Supports cost optimisation and accountability for results.
• Develops dashboards and forecasting tools based on portfolio needs.
• Presents monthly and quarterly financial performance to senior leaders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary finance qualification

CPA/CA eligibility desirable

Tools

ORACLE Financial

SAP

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our government client for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team on a temporary basis. ASAP start.

Location: Perth CBD

Temp Contract: 3 months with high possibility of extension

Hourly Rate: $88 - $91 p/h plus super

The role is responsible for partnering with a defined portfolio of internal customers to deliver insightful financial advice, performance reporting, and planning support.

DUTIES

Finance Business Partnering

• Delivers proactive, customer-focused financial advice to a defined client portfolio that supports planning, performance improvement and resource allocation aligned with organisational priorities.
• Prepares forecasts and budget updates in consultation with business leads, monitors financial performance, and identifies emerging risks and opportunities.
• Supports and constructively challenges business areas to drive cost optimisation, value-for-money and accountability for results.

Budget Strategy and Processes

• Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of internal operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with department wide planning and strategic priorities.
• Undertakes cost and scenario modelling, resource allocation analysis and performance reporting to inform funding requests, budget allocation, and prioritisation decisions.

Forecasting and Performance

• Collaborates in planning to shape the development of dashboards and forecasting tools based on portfolio needs.
• Prepares, interprets and presents monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial performance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support informed decision-making.
• Translates complex data into clear, actionable insights to support timely and informed decision-making.

Business Collaboration and Insight

• Builds trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs, tailor advice, and promote informed financial decisions.
• Contributes to financial evaluations, service reviews, and strategic planning processes by providing expert analysis, scenario modelling, and investment advice.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Extensive experience delivering strategic financial advice, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and develop value-adding solutions aligned to organisational goals.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate and build trust with internal stakeholders, including non- financial decision-makers.
• High-level communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly in written and verbal formats to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outputs in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment.
• Sound knowledge of public sector financial frameworks

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce or a related field, and eligibility for membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or an equivalent professional accounting body.
• Experience in health, shared services or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of ORACLE Financial and SAP.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

qualification

• Extensive experience delivering strategic financial advice
• budgeting
• forecasting and financial performance analysis in a complex organisation.