Budget and Finance Analyst

About this role

• Help teams manage budgets and make sound financial decisions.
• Turn financial information into clear advice for leaders and teams.
• Enjoy varied work across finance, budgets and improvement projects.
• Build skills while supporting work that helps keep Victoria safer and fairer.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Budget and Finance Analyst, you will provide financial advice and support across the department.

You will help teams manage their finances, meet their duties and improve how they work.

You will:

• support accurate month-end work, including accruals, journals, pre-payments and capital reports
• prepare clear financial reports that show each group's financial position
• give practical advice on finance policies, processes and project needs
• prepare and review high-quality briefs for ministers and senior leaders
• spot issues, suggest useful improvements and help deliver finance projects

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role. A relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable.

You should have:

• public sector finance experience, with a good understanding of financial management
• strong analytical and research skills, with a practical approach to solving problems
• advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data charts
• clear communication and teamwork skills, with respect for people from diverse backgrounds

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Tony Spiridonos at Tony.Spiridonos@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.