Senior Finance Partner - Reporting & Budget Strategy

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner, Reporting in Melbourne. This full-time role leads budget strategy, financial modelling and risk management for government programs.

You will provide counsel to senior executives on budget performance, funding submissions and policy implications, and oversee annual planning cycles with opportunities for savings and reallocations.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic financial planning and budgeting experience.
• Ability to build financial models and forecast expenditures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication with senior executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget strategy, modelling and risk management for business groups.
• Provide counsel to executives on funding submissions and policy implications.
• Oversee annual budget planning cycles including mid-year reviews.
• Develop financial models to forecast expenditure and support long-term planning.
• Ensure compliance with the Financial Management Act and internal controls.
• Mentor a team and provide quality assurance on reporting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Data literacy

Innovation

Strategic planning

Flexibility

Job description

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner, Reporting in Melbourne. This full-time role leads budget strategy, financial modelling and risk management for government programs.

You will provide counsel to senior executives on budget performance, funding submissions and policy implications, and oversee annual planning cycles with opportunities for savings and reallocations.