Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Environment Protection Authority Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 167,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (Docklands, VIC) is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the FP&A team, oversee budget development, forecasting, modelling, analysis and reporting, and drive funding submissions across government.

You will shape financial strategy, strengthen controls, and lead a high-performing team to support enterprise and regulatory priorities in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or postgraduate qualification in accounting and finance, business management or a related discipline.
• Experience leading a senior management team through change to achieve high performance and a positive culture of financial control.
• Strong understanding of government funding mechanisms, with proven experience developing budget submissions and applying government accounting requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability for complex financial modelling and analysis, with clear written and verbal communication.
• CPA/CA or equivalent is desirable, with leadership experience in government.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual multi-year budget and forward estimates, providing expert advice and business partnering.
• Drive funding submissions and develop budget submissions to DEECA and DTF.
• Develop and execute the finance strategy aligning planning and analysis with priorities.
• Lead a high-performing FPA team with transparent, risk-based decision-making.
• Improve finance systems, processes, reporting timelines and internal controls, and support month-end/year-end activities.

Skills

Excel modelling

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting/finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Environment Protection Authority Victoria – Docklands VIC

Salary: VPS 6.2 - $166,939 to $191,084 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Ongoing, full-time role

Salary: VPS 6.2 - $166,939 to $191,084 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA is currently transitioning to a new operating model, creating a range of opportunities across the organisation. We're looking for talented people to join us and contribute to EPA's important work protecting Victoria's environment and community.

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

As Manager Financial Planning and Analysis, you will lead EPA's Financial Planning and Analysis team and provide expert business partnering across the organisation. You will oversee budget development, forecasting, financial modelling, analysis, reporting, service costing and allocations, and drive funding submissions through strong relationships across government.

This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy, strengthen financial control and decision-making, and lead a high-performing team that supports EPA to deliver its enterprise and regulatory priorities.

In this role you will:

• Lead the annual multi-year budget and forward estimates, providing expert advice, modelling, analysis and business partnering across EPA.
• Drive EPA's funding submissions and develop budget submissions to DEECA and DTF through strong relationships across government and EPA.
• Develop and execute the finance strategy, aligning financial planning and analysis with enterprise and regulatory priorities.
• Lead a high-performing Financial Planning and Analysis team, embedding transparent, risk- and evidence-based decision-making and appropriate accountability.
• Drive improvements to finance systems, processes, reporting timelines, internal controls and financial analysis, and support compliant month-end and year-end activities.

Skills and experience

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or postgraduate qualification in accounting and finance, business management or a related discipline.
• A proven record in a senior management role leading a team through change to achieve high performance and a positive culture of financial control.
• Strong understanding of government funding mechanisms, with proven experience developing budget submissions and applying relevant government accounting and financial requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability for complex financial modelling and analysis, supported by clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional qualification as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable, as is leadership experience in a similar role within government.

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

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