Senior Finance Business Partner - MaintenanceJob posted: 20/11/2024
Job type: Ongoing - Full Time
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Finance
Reference: 6121
About the Role The Senior Finance Business Partner – Road Maintenance is an integral position within the Finance Business Partnering function of the Finance Division responsible for providing effective and efficient financial business partnering services to internal clients. The Senior Finance Business Partner- Road Maintenance will be responsible for leading and providing high-quality financial business partnering services specifically related to road maintenance activities. This role involves overseeing the financial management, planning, and reporting of road maintenance projects, ensuring alignment with the organisation's financial strategies, frameworks, and policies. The FBP will support effective decision-making by providing expert financial advice and analysis, maintaining financial integrity, and ensuring compliance with government and departmental financial policies.
We are seeking an accomplished financial leader with expertise in finance management, stakeholder engagement, and management accounting, complemented by strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, demonstrates resilience under pressure, and excels in leading teams to deliver strategic financial business partnering services.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities Financial System Management: Oversee the setup, maintenance of road maintenance projects and subprojects within the Oracle Project modules: PFM (Project Financial Management) and BFA (Budget Forecasting Application).Budget Allocation: Collaborate with Business Units and the Project Management Office (PMO) to distribute project budgets effectively across subprojects in line with departmental priorities and guidelines.Financial Monitoring and Analysis: Perform regular reconciliations between Oracle EPM, PFM, and BFA systems to identify and resolve discrepancies. Ensure compliance with the Financial Management Act, and the Directions of the Minister for Finance, and adhere to departmental financial strategies, policies, and procedures.Coordination and Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating budget updates and carry-over processes between Business Branches/Teams, Portfolio Financial Management, and Portfolio Management Office.Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate, timely monthly and quarterly financial reports on road maintenance to Department Executives, Business Units, and Road Maintenance governance groups. Ensure the reports provide valuable insights for decision-making.Apply advanced problem-solving skills to identify, develop, recommend, and implement innovative strategies and solutions to enhance financial business partnering frameworks, systems, policies, and processes.Qualifications and Experience Membership of CPA or CATertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.Relevant Finance or Accounting degree which includes all foundation requirements for entry into CPA ProgramROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS You may be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requirement.
What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveableProfessional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public ServicesA hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamworkOptimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubsWe prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive cultureCulture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 9pm on Tuesday, the 3rd of December 2024. Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact David Moore, Manager Finance Business Partnering via ******.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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