Finance Business Partner - Canberra, Australia - Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

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Canberra, Australia

3 days ago

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Description

APS5&6, Finance Business Partner, Finance Branch, Finance & Business Services Division,

Finance

APS Level 6; APS Level 5

Title:

Finance Business Partner
Classification(s):
APS Level 6; APS Level 5
Employment Type:
Ongoing/Non-Ongoing, Non-Ongoing Full Time/Part time
Salary:

- $77,607 - $96,267 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

The department has an Individual Flexibility Arrangement (IFA) Framework to provide salaries that are consistent with other Commonwealth Public Sector Agencies and to reward and retain high performing employees at the APS6 and Executive Levels._
Under this Framework, APS6 and Executive Level employees will have access to the IFA Framework on engagement, promotion or movement from another Commonwealth Public Sector Agency. Access to the IFA Framework is consistent with the provisions of clauses 16, 17 and 19 of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Enterprise Agreement 2016._
For more information on the IFA Framework and to understand what remuneration the department can offer, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact _

Business Division:

Finance & IT
Branch / Section:
Finance
Location:
Canberra, ACT
Security Clearance:
Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No:
42686
Contact Officer:
Anne Martiniello, or

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Closing Date:

11.59pm AEST, Tuesday 4 April 2023
Our Department Values

Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department.

They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

A little bit about us
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is responsible for the design and implementation of the Australian Government's transport and regional development policies and programs, and is the lead agency for communications and the arts.
We are at the forefront of the Australian Government's efforts to connect our communities, secure the nation's economic future, improve living standards, provide access to high quality communication services and ensure all Australians can enjoy diverse artistic and cultural experiences.
The Finance and Business Services Division provides high quality services, systems, support and advice to the departments divisions, Executive and Ministers. The division is responsible for providing financial management and business services. The Finance Branch provides specialist financial management advice, develops and delivers on both external and internal budgets, statutory obligations and related policies services.
The opportunity we have available
The role of the Finance Business Partner is to deliver customer focused, fitforpurpose and professional

- financial management and budgeting services on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer, to Senior Executives and staff, particularly on complex matters such as financial planning, forecasting, costing and reporting.

What will you do?

Finance Business Partner

Develop and manage budget information, including staffing, operational and capital.
Prepare monthly financial reports for Senior Executive, including variance analysis, commentary and analysis of the full year forecast.
Monitor and review monthly forecasts in partnership with our stakeholders.
Provide advice on emerging and material financial impacts on the financial performance of our stakeholders.
Foster and maintain effective working relationships to promote partnerships and seamless financial services.
Track divisional staffing movements and recruitment activity.
Support the development of internal funding proposals.
Prepare monthly financial accruals.
Coordinate input into the end of financial year process and ANAO audit requests and compliance activities
Contribute towards business and operational planning.
Coordinate financial input into divisional reporting requirements including the annual report, senate estimates, questions on notice and ministerial briefings.
Who are we looking for?

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Excellent relationship management skills

The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to achieve a high level of trust and respect to influence outcomes and communicate findings.

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Technical knowledge

Demonstrated experience in management accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial accounting in the government sector.

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Analytical - The ability to identify underlying issues and interrogate financial information in various formats

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Regular communication and collaboration - Understand the business environment, challenges and priorities.
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Astute judgement