Senior Analyst, Forecasting and Modelling

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible hours

Job sharing

Job summary

DEECA is seeking a Senior Analyst, Forecasting and Modelling in Melbourne CBD with hybrid work options. The role focuses on developing and maintaining financial forecast models, analysing mitigation actions for budget pressures and advising senior management on budgeting strategies.

The successful candidate will apply knowledge of the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Resource Management Framework to strengthen financial integrity and forecasting for the department.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost modelling, budget forecasting and analysis to support mitigation strategies.
• High-quality financial analysis and timely financial reporting to support executive decisions and government reporting.
• Strong understanding of the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Resource Management Framework to inform financial management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyse and maintain financial forecast models.
• Provide budgeting advice to senior management to support financial integrity and forecasting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevance of financial projections.

Skills

Cost modelling

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

FMA 1994 knowledge

Budgeting advice

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce qualification (advantage)

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2377

The Senior Analyst, Forecasting and Modelling, is a specialist role within the Fiscal Management and Funds team is critical for the delivery of fiscal sustainability, cost modelling and forecast analysis. The Senior Analyst, Forecasting, is a critical role responsible for developing, analysing and maintaining financial forecasts models. The role will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the financial projections by analysing mitigation actions for the budget pressure and providing required advice. This role will perform development and provision of strategic cost modelling analysis and budgeting advice to senior management to support financial integrity and efficient forecasting for the department’s fiscal position.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cost modelling, budget forecasting and analysis on strategies and risk mitigation.
• Experience in high-quality financial analysis, accurate and timely financial reporting to support executive decision making and government reporting.
• Deep understanding of, and practical experience applying, the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Resource Management Framework to support informed decision-making and promote best-practice financial management.
• A qualification in accounting, finance or commerce an advantage.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 12 October 2026.

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 Monday 12 October 2026 at 11.59pm