Finance Manager

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Group Finance Manager by delivering expert financial management advice to senior managers and stakeholders. The role focuses on understanding divisional finances and informing resourcing decisions.

The position requires strong financial analysis within the public or private sector, knowledge of relevant acts, and a mandatory business/finance qualification; CPA/CA is regarded.

Qualifications

• Financial analysis experience in the public or private sector.
• Understanding of Financial Management Act 1994 and Resource Management Framework.
• Mandatory business/finance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial management advice to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain primary relationship with divisional executives and understand their financial position and resourcing needs.
• Support budgeting and resourcing decisions for the group.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Public sector knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Business/finance qualification

CPA/CA considered

Job description

The Finance Manager is a key member of the Budget Management and Partnerships Team supporting the Group Finance Manager to provide expert financial management advice to support senior managers and stakeholders on all aspects relating to the Group. The Finance Manager is the primary relationship holder with divisional executives and will build an intimate understanding of their allocated division’s financial position and resourcing requirements.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Financial analysis experience in the public or private sector to provide expert advice to the senior leadership team in achieving deliverables.
• Deep understanding of and practical experience in applying the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Resource Management Framework to best bring practice in decision making.
• An appropriate business or finance related qualification is mandatory
• A professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) will be regarded

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.