Finance Business Partner - NSW Government

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government client is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic and operational financial advice and support effective business decision-making. This ASAP start contract runs through to 31 January 2027, with potential for extension.

You will report to the Associate Director and partner with business units and Finance Branch to optimise financial performance. Candidates should have at least 2 years in Finance Business Partnering, strong management accounting,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong expertise in management accounting, financial analysis, reporting and budgeting.
• NSW Government experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with business units and Finance Branch stakeholders to optimise financial performance.
• Identify emerging issues and provide strategic financial advice to support effective business decisions.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse trends and recommend improvements to achieve business outcomes.
• Promote compliance, good governance and effective financial risk management.
• Provide financial reporting, insights and support the implementation of financial processes and best practices.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The Company Our client is a growing and successful organisation that makes a significant contribution to NSW and the broader Australian community. With several key projects and initiatives underway, they are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic and operational financial advice and support effective business decision-making. This is an ASAP start contract through to 31 January 2027, with the potential for extension. The Job Reporting into the Associate Director, you will be mainly responsible for the following duties:

• Build strong partnerships with business units and Finance Branch stakeholders to optimise financial performance.
• Identify emerging issues and provide strategic financial advice to support effective business decisions.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse trends and recommend improvements to achieve business outcomes.
• Promote compliance, good governance and effective financial risk management.
• Provide financial reporting, insights and support the implementation of financial processes and best practices.

You To be successful in this role, you must have experience in the following areas:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Finance Business Partnering, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in business, finance or accounting.
• Strong expertise in management accounting, financial analysis, reporting and budgeting.
• Experience using SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• NSW Government experience highly regarded.