Strategic Projects Finance Business Partner - 12-month contract

Telstra Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra Corporation in Melbourne seeks a Strategic Projects Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide expert financial counsel, analyse project performance, and support governance across the project portfolio.

The role requires CAANZ/CPA or equivalent, strong stakeholder engagement, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to deliver timely insights to senior leaders and partner with project teams to drive disciplined financial planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• CAANZ, CPA, or equivalent professional membership.
• Strong stakeholder management and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial data for projects including CAPEX spend, accruals, labour models and payments.
• Develop and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and management information for stakeholders.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial models for the strategic projects portfolio.
• Apply analytical thinking to improve accuracy and quality of financial information.
• Deliver timely financial advice to stakeholders on project performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, presenting insights to inform decisions.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and operational leaders to drive financial discipline.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

CAANZ/CPA membership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Employment Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Closing Date 21 Nov 2026 11:59pm Job Title Strategic Projects Finance Business Partner - 12-month contract

Job Summary

Job Description The Strategic Projects Finance Business Partner occupies a critical role within the finance division, delivering expert financial counsel, thorough analysis, and comprehensive support to strategic project teams. This position is instrumental in maintaining robust financial governance throughout the planning, execution, and ongoing management of projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintaining Financial Data: Maintaining financial data for the projects including CAPEX spend on construction, materials and labour; calculation of accruals; labour models; and accounting for upfront and milestone payments.
• Financial Reporting: Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and management information packages to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives. This includes month-end reporting and finance materials for other forums e.g. finance deep dives, CEO reports etc.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Formulation, oversight, and assessment of budgets, forecasts, and financial models pertaining to the strategic projects’ portfolio. Provide detailed variance analyses and formulate recommendations to enhance financial outcomes.
• Analytical thinking: Apply analytical and problem-solving techniques to improve the accuracy and quality of financial information.
• Delivery: Deliver timely, proactive financial advice to stakeholders on the performance and health of the project portfolio.
• Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the project by interpreting complex financial data and presenting it as actionable insights to inform decision-making and facilitate project success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with senior stakeholders, project teams, and operational leaders to drive financial discipline and performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities for the projects.

Capabilities to succeed in role:

Full membership of CAANZ, CPA, or equivalent Strong stakeholder management, proactive and curious, organised, keen eye for detail, continuous improvement mindset, proven ability to curate the story behind the numbers, systematic and process orientated, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to improve the accuracy and quality of financial information. Ability to work autonomously Accurate and clear communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Advanced Excel knowledge and skilled in PowerPoint undefined

Why Telstra?

We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra, and it is as unique as you. We believe every role can flex in some way and encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability. To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments we can provide you through the recruitment process, visit tel.st/thrive. We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore.

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