Position overview

The Business Partner, Finance is responsible for providing accounting, reporting and data analysis support and act as a conduit between Finance / Corporate Services and the wider organisation. To actively engage and collaborate across the business on operating results, forecast and opportunities, and support management on ad-hoc queries from time to time.

Additionally, this role supports the Manager, Finance Business Partnering, and is responsible for activities including the preparation of a suite of monthly budgetary and forecasting reports, assist in the annual budget process, organisational key performance indicators and assists in developing business cases.

We are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance orrelated discipline is required, CA or CPA qualified would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of the accounting principles and standards within a government sector. Financial Management Act 1994, Financial Reporting Directions (FRDs) and Australian Accounting Standards would be an advantage.
• Exceptional Microsoft suite in particular Excel skills with high level use of various tools, VLOOKUP, pivot tables.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to propose insights and solutions, to stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills and the ability to liaise across all levels and deliver high levels of customer service.

About the organisation

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is the primary regulator of Victoria's building and plumbing industries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws that protect the Victorian community and promote confidence in the built environment. The VBA manages practitioner registration, monitors industry standards, and enforces compliance through inspections, investigations, and audits. It also supports industry professionals by providing guidance, education, and resources to uphold safety, durability, and sustainability in building and plumbing work. The VBA is committed to promoting accountability and continuous improvement, and plays a critical role in safeguarding Victoria's construction standards and ensuring quality outcomes for all Victorians.

VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via recruit@vba.vic.gov.au.

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

We require you to upload:

• Attach an up-to-date resume.
• Please include a cover letter (1 page maximum) detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position.

Important information

• Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.