Senior Budget and Finance Analyst

About this role

• Help shape major budget decisions across the department.
• Use your finance skills to solve complex problems that matter.
• Work closely with leaders and influence important financial planning.
• Grow your career while supporting better services for Victoria.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior budget and finance analyst, you will provide expert financial advice and help guide major budget decisions.

You will support strong financial planning while improving how the department manages public money.

You will:

• provide expert financial advice to support planning budgeting and performance
• lead budget submissions business cases and costings for cabinet committee processes
• deliver accurate forecasts financial analysis and reports that support informed decisions
• improve financial processes while supporting compliance with departmental standards
• build strong working relationships and support better financial knowledge across the group.

About you

A relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable. Experience in public sector policy and financial management will help you succeed in this role.

You should also have:

• strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• sound knowledge of budgeting forecasting and financial management
• clear communication skills and confidence explaining complex financial information
• proven ability to build relationships improve processes and deliver practical solutions.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

 If you have any further questions, feel free to email Simon van der Oord at simon.vanderoord@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.

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