Finance Business Partner

Finance Business PartnerSalary Classification: Clerk Grade 7/8 ($99,431 - 110,064) with a total remuneration package up to $122,556 per annumEmployment Status: Ongoing/Full TimeLocation: Sydney CBDAbout the Australian MuseumThe Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging. The Australian Museum (AM) operating within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade cluster, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.The new AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.The new AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations' culture; and continue to develop world -leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.For more information, visit the websiteThe AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.About the rolePartner with the AM divisions to ensure compliant budget submissions, accurate financial forecasts, and budgeting process as well as the profitability of the AMAbout youWe are looking for someone with a positive attitude that can work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills - able to communicate effectively key messages with stakeholders, have an adaptive style and influence outcomes.
• Ideally you will have substantial experience in the navigation of a range of systems, tools and ways of reporting to obtain information that is meaningful and able to be compared.
• Contribute to develop appropriate and engaging presentations of regular performance reports and present findings to leadership groups and business stakeholders to drive performance and continuous improvement

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualification or relevant, equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting, budgeting & forecasting, and business partnering to executive management.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, ability to influence at all levels of the organisation

Highly Desirable Knowledge

• A demonstrated knowledge of SAP and reporting tools (Calumo/Cognos/TM1) would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in finance business partner role within an NSW Government entity.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, an Australian professional accounting body

The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.More information about applying for a role in the public sector can be found on the I work for NSW page.Applicants must submit:

A one to two page covering letter which outlines your suitability for the role.

Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

Describe a time when you have implemented or assisted in the implementation of a new management reporting or budgeting system. What were the key deliverables and challenges you faced during the implementation and how did you address these?

Please provide a recent example that demonstrates your capabilities in providing financial advice and support to the operation to enable them to effectively forecast and analyse the financial performance

Please take note that as part of the application process, you will be further asked to take an excel assessment which will be presented at the interviewPlease click here for a Role DescriptionEnquiries: Brett Ogier, Chief Financial Officer, Brett.Ogier@Australian.MuseumIt is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption.The Australian Museum welcomes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustments for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.