Strategic Finance Partner (Gov) — 3-Month Temp, Perth

Randstad Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is recruiting on behalf of a government client for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the team in Perth CBD on a temporary 3-month contract with a high possibility of extension. The role offers an hourly rate of $88–$91 p/h plus super.

The position focuses on delivering strategic financial advice, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across a defined portfolio, with strong collaboration to optimise costs and inform funding decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering strategic financial advice, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and develop value-adding solutions aligned to organisational goals.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate and build trust with internal stakeholders, including non- financial decision-makers.
• High-level communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly in written and verbal formats to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outputs in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment.
• Sound knowledge of public sector financial frameworks

Responsibilities

• Delivers proactive, customer-focused financial advice to a defined client portfolio that supports planning, performance improvement and resource allocation aligned with organisational priorities.
• Prepares forecasts and budget updates in consultation with business leads, monitors financial performance, and identifies emerging risks and opportunities.
• Supports and constructively challenges business areas to drive cost optimisation, value-for-money and accountability for results.
• Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of internal operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with department wide planning and strategic priorities.
• Undertakes cost and scenario modelling, resource allocation analysis and performance reporting to inform funding requests, budget allocation, and prioritisation decisions.
• Collaborates in planning to shape the development of dashboards and forecasting tools based on portfolio needs.
• Prepares, interprets and presents monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial performance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support informed decision-making.
• Translates complex data into clear, actionable insights to support timely and informed decision-making.
• Builds trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs, tailor advice, and promote informed financial decisions.
• Contributes to financial evaluations, service reviews, and strategic planning processes by providing expert analysis, scenario modelling, and investment advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Public sector knowledge

Education

Finance degree

CPA/CA eligibility

Tools

Oracle Financials

SAP

Job description

Randstad Australia is recruiting on behalf of a government client for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the team in Perth CBD on a temporary 3-month contract with a high possibility of extension. The role offers an hourly rate of $88–$91 p/h plus super.

The position focuses on delivering strategic financial advice, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across a defined portfolio, with strong collaboration to optimise costs and inform funding decisions.