Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission seeks a Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst to guide budgets, reporting and purchasing. You’ll help manage public funds and ensure compliance with financial rules, supporting sound decision making.

You will prepare budgets, monitor spending, track contracts and provide timely financial records for audits, while developing procedures and improving systems for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business, commerce or related field.
• Experience in financial management: budgets, forecasts, year-end reports and advisory.
• Knowledge of government financial rules and purchasing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, track spending and forecast financial risks.
• Manage financial transactions, payroll costs and records.
• Guide purchasing, track contracts and support value for money.
• Prepare financial reports, costings and submissions for funding.

Skills

Financial management

Budgets

Forecasts

Year-end reports

Provide manager advisory

Excel

Power BI

Procurement

Contract management

Oracle

Axiom

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance/business/commerce

Tools

Oracle

Axiom

Excel

Power BI

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 usThe 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 doAs 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 risksmanage financial transactions, check payroll costs and keep accurate recordsguide purchasing and tender processes, track contracts and help managers achieve value for moneyprepare financial reports, business case costings and funding submissions to support sound decisionsmaintain financial systems, improve procedures and provide timely records for audits.About youYou 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 problemsskills in financial systems, such as Oracle and Axiom, plus Excel and Power BI for analysis and reportingprocurement and contract management experience, with knowledge of government financial rules, accounting standards and purchasing requirementsclear 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 [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe 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.