Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst

Department Of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Victoria is seeking a senior finance and procurement analyst to guide budgets, reporting and purchasing for a small, purpose-driven organisation. You will help manage public funds and ensure compliance with financial rules, delivering clear forecasts and sound financial advice.

Responsibilities include budgeting, tracking spend, tender guidance, contract management and producing reports to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business, commerce or related field.
• Experience in financial management including budgets, forecasts, year-end reports.
• Procurement and contract management experience with government rules.
• Clear communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, track spending and provide forecasts and financial risks.
• Manage financial transactions, payroll costs and maintain accurate records.
• Guide purchasing and tender processes, track contracts and ensure value for money.
• Prepare financial reports, business case costings and funding submissions.
• Maintain financial systems and provide timely records for audits.

Skills

Financial management

Budgets & forecasting

Reporting

Procurement management

Contract management

Oracle

Axiom

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Oracle

Axiom

Job description

• Use your finance skills to support human rights in Victoria.
• Guide budgets and purchasing across a small organisation with a clear purpose.
• Work with managers to turn financial data into sound decisions.
• Build your experience across finance, reporting and contracts.
• Fixed term, full-time role lasting for 18 months, earning $116,413 - $128,631 per year, plus super.

About us

The Corporate Services Branch maximises the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC/the Commission) ability to achieve its strategic objectives through supporting and enabling a professional, engaged and high performing workforce and culture.

The branch provides a strong internal service culture that is responsive to the strategic and operational needs of the organisation in the areas of people and culture, information management and technology, finance, audit and risk, governance, business planning and performance.

What you will do

As senior finance and procurement analyst, you will guide budgets, reporting and purchasing.

You will help the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission manage public funds and meet financial rules.

You will:

• prepare budgets, track spending and provide clear advice on forecasts and financial risks
• manage financial transactions, check payroll costs and keep accurate records
• guide purchasing and tender processes, track contracts and help managers achieve value for money
• prepare financial reports, business case costings and funding submissions to support sound decisions
• maintain financial systems, improve procedures and provide timely records for audits.

About you

You need a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business, commerce or a related field.

You should also have:

• financial management experience, including budgets, forecasts, year-end reports and advice that helps managers solve problems
• skills in financial systems, such as Oracle and Axiom, plus Excel and Power BI for analysis and reporting
• procurement and contract management experience, with knowledge of government financial rules, accounting standards and purchasing requirements
• clear communication, attention to detail and the ability to work with others, meet deadlines and improve processes.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michelle Fernandes at ***************@veohrc.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.