Finance Business Partner

Peritus Recruitment; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 62.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Peritus Recruitment partners with an NSW Government department to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a short-term contract. Based in Sydney CBD with a hybrid pattern (3 days onsite per week), you will join the Corporate Services Finance & Operations team and act as the link between the Finance Branch and managers across the department.

You will provide financial reports and insights, monitor performance against budget, advise on risk and governance, and support timely strategic and

Formación

• Degree in accounting, commerce, finance or economics, or equivalent working knowledge and experience.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• NSW public sector experience is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Providing and interpreting financial reports and insights for business units, and arranging additional analysis through the reporting teams as needed.
• Reviewing business unit financial performance against budget, identifying adverse trends and recommending practical interventions.
• Researching and investigating issues to provide timely strategic and operational advice.
• Monitoring compliance with statutory requirements, financial policies and procedures, and supporting good governance.
• Supporting risk management by advising on mitigation strategies and helping put them in place.
• Reviewing how new and changed financial processes are adopted across client groups.

Conocimientos

Accounting/Finance background

Management accounting

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Educación

Degree in accounting/commerce/finance/economics

Descripción del empleo

Finance Analyst (Business Partnering) | NSW Government

Start: ASAP | Contract runs until 31 January 2027

Rate: $45 - $55 per hour + Super

Location: Sydney CBD | Hybrid working arrangement, 3 days onsite per week

Working hours: 7hrs/day, 35 hrs/week

About The Organisation

Peritus Recruitment is partnering with a NSW Government department that carries out work to support cultural programs, events and community spaces across NSW. The department’s Corporate Services Finance & Operations team is looking for a Finance Business Partner on a short-term contract.

About The Role

You’ll be the link between the Finance Branch and managers across the department. You’ll look after designated business units, identify financial issues early and help them improve their financial performance in line with statutory requirements, policy and standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing and interpreting financial reports and insights for business units, and arranging additional analysis through the reporting teams as needed
• Reviewing business unit financial performance against budget, identifying adverse trends and recommending practical interventions
• Researching and investigating issues to provide timely strategic and operational advice
• Monitoring compliance with statutory requirements, financial policies and procedures, and supporting good governance
• Supporting risk management by advising on mitigation strategies and helping put them in place
• Reviewing how new and changed financial processes are adopted across client groups

About you

• A degree in accounting, commerce, finance or economics, or equivalent working knowledge and experience
• Experience in management accounting, financial analysis or finance business partnering, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• The ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders and influence how they act on it
• Sound judgement, the ability to analyse problems quickly, and comfort working in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• NSW public sector experience and familiarity with government financial management frameworks are highly regarded