finance business partner - sap analytics

Randstad; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount platform access

Three pay runs per week

Early access to roles

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Randstad is helping a VIC government agency in Burwood East find a Finance Business Partner on a temporary contract until 12 February 2027 with possible extensions. The role offers hybrid working flexibility and pays between $60-70 per hour plus super.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision support within Corporate Finance. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in accounting/finance and strong SAP Analytics experience, with capabilities in governance,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, finance or similar is highly regarded.
• Strong business analysis and modelling skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Proven knowledge and experience with SAP Analytics system.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: develop and monitor budgets, forward estimates and projections.
• Analysis & Decision Support: provide variance reporting and financial insights for business cases.
• Governance, Compliance & Journals: ensure policy adherence, post journals and reconcile accounts.
• Asset & Transaction Oversight: process daily transactions and track asset acquisitions/disposals.
• Period-End Operations: coordinate month-end and year-end close routines.
• Incident & Emergency Finance: support IMT Finance during Fire Danger Period.
• Capability Building & Training: upskill budget holders in finance and CFA systems.
• Continuous Improvement & Brigade Support: improve processes and assist with GST reporting.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial modelling

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

SAP Analytics

Job description

• Paying between $60-70ph + super
• Burwood East VIC location with hybrid working flexibility
• Temp contract until 12th February 2027 with possible extensions

About the Role

Our client is a VIC government agency based in Burwood East. They are currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to come in and join their team based on a temp contract until 12th February 2027 with possible extensions.

Requirements for this role include:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (a relevant accounting, commerce, finance or similar qualification will be highly regarded).
• Business analysis and modelling skills including the ability to interpret, analyse and synthesise information and translate into succinct and meaningful intelligence for the broader team
• Proven knowledge and experience with SAP Analytics system (Essential)

Key responsibilities will include:

• Budgeting & Forecasting Develop and monitor budgets, forward estimates, and financial projections for budget holders and Corporate Finance.
• Analysis & Decision Support: Provide variance reporting, spending trend analysis, and financial insights to support business cases and policy decisions.
• Governance, Compliance & Journals: Ensure adherence to tax and finance policies, post and review journals, reconcile clearing accounts, and complete grant acquittals.
• Asset & Transaction Oversight: Ensure accurate processing of daily transactions and track brigade and business unit asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Period-End Operations: Coordinate and execute month-end and year-end close routines and reporting deadlines.
• Incident & Emergency Finance: Serve as IMT Finance Officer, manage multi-district incident finances, and support controls during Fire Danger Period.
• Capability Building & Training: Train and upskill budget holders in financial literacy, internal controls, and CFA financial systems.
• Continuous Improvement & Brigade Support: Improve financial processes and assist Brigade Treasurers with financial planning, GST remittance, and reporting.

What's in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

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.