Finance Business Partner
- Recruiter
- Australian Public Service
- Location
- Australia
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 21 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 22 Oct 2020
- Ref
- a055m000000JiMZAA0
- Job role
- Finance business partner
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Description
The Bureau has adopted a new strategy and wishes to align its financial management with our objectives to provide a value added strategic financial management function that will ensure decision making to support the long-term financial sustainability of the Bureau.
The Finance programme will enhance its capability, systems, processes, and frameworks to better serve this objective.
We are seeking a dynamic person to support the Finance Manager, Business Partner/Analytics and Performance. This role will also provide support in business partnering and/or analytics, business case delivery and new policy proposals and the reshaping of the finance function.
The key duties of the position include:
1. Responsible to the Finance Managers, Business Partner/Analytics and Performance in providing support for the delivery of business partnering and/or analytics output charges, business case delivery, new policy proposals and maintenance of the ABC costing process, policy and tool across the Bureau.
2. Provide analytical support and guidance on financial and resource management matters, including internal budget development and maintenance, analysis of funding allocations and performance, financial reporting including forecasting, and development of financial recommendations.
3. Support groups in the reporting of the asset investment and capital program including asset management and capital works in progress (CWIP) settlements, employee expenses, operating and revenue funding in line with Bureau policy and procedures.
4. Support the delivery of key advice to Groups on financial forecasting, plan and development of budgets, financial plans and reports of a high order and contribute to the overall planning process of Group resourcing activities.
5. Provide support in the preparation of the monthly management report that monitors the Group, linking to the Bureau's framework, and provide analysis and suggested actions for improvements.
6. Support the manager in the delivery of specialist advice and service to the Group stakeholders including regular briefings and meetings on all aspects of the financial management policies and procedures.
7. Provide subject matter expertise or policy advice relating to financial accounting standards as well as investigate, interpret, and evaluate legislation, directives and policy to assist and guide staff.
8. Provide input to and undertake tasks of a specialised and technical nature including the preparation of papers and reports, financial modelling, annual financial statements and liaising with auditors.
9. Develop and improve work processes and activities, ensuring compliance with public sector legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks relating to financial management.
10. Negotiate effectively with stakeholders on financial matters to achieve desired outcomes.
11. Further undertake any duties as directed by the Finance Leadership Team.
12. Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
The Bureau has adopted a new strategy and wishes to align its financial management with our objectives to provide a value added strategic financial management function that will ensure decision making to support the long-term financial sustainability of the Bureau.
The Finance programme will enhance its capability, systems, processes, and frameworks to better serve this objective.
We are seeking a dynamic person to support the Finance Manager, Business Partner/Analytics and Performance. This role will also provide support in business partnering and/or analytics, business case delivery and new policy proposals and the reshaping of the finance function.
The key duties of the position include:
1. Responsible to the Finance Managers, Business Partner/Analytics and Performance in providing support for the delivery of business partnering and/or analytics output charges, business case delivery, new policy proposals and maintenance of the ABC costing process, policy and tool across the Bureau.
2. Provide analytical support and guidance on financial and resource management matters, including internal budget development and maintenance, analysis of funding allocations and performance, financial reporting including forecasting, and development of financial recommendations.
3. Support groups in the reporting of the asset investment and capital program including asset management and capital works in progress (CWIP) settlements, employee expenses, operating and revenue funding in line with Bureau policy and procedures.
4. Support the delivery of key advice to Groups on financial forecasting, plan and development of budgets, financial plans and reports of a high order and contribute to the overall planning process of Group resourcing activities.
5. Provide support in the preparation of the monthly management report that monitors the Group, linking to the Bureau's framework, and provide analysis and suggested actions for improvements.
6. Support the manager in the delivery of specialist advice and service to the Group stakeholders including regular briefings and meetings on all aspects of the financial management policies and procedures.
7. Provide subject matter expertise or policy advice relating to financial accounting standards as well as investigate, interpret, and evaluate legislation, directives and policy to assist and guide staff.
8. Provide input to and undertake tasks of a specialised and technical nature including the preparation of papers and reports, financial modelling, annual financial statements and liaising with auditors.
9. Develop and improve work processes and activities, ensuring compliance with public sector legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks relating to financial management.
10. Negotiate effectively with stakeholders on financial matters to achieve desired outcomes.
11. Further undertake any duties as directed by the Finance Leadership Team.
12. Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.