About the Role
- Exciting Opportunity with a Leading State Government Client
- Business Manager - AS05
- Hourly Rate - $58.86 per hour plus superannuation
- Start - Available immediately - 6 Month Contract (with potential for extension)
- Location: Adelaide CBD
Join a flexible State Government team! Are you an experienced finance and business professional looking to provide strategic financial support within the public sector? Do you have a passion for management accounting, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement? If so, we want you on the team!
Our State Government client is seeking a Business Manager to play a key role in delivering core management accounting support and financial advisory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong analytical background to partner with key organisational leaders and contribute to meaningful public sector outcomes in South Australia.
About the Role: As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets and submissions in consultation with management, monitor performance, and investigate expenditure variances and trends.
- Reconciliations & Transaction Management: Perform monthly reconciliations (such as budgeted vs. actual full time employee) and ensure journals, accruals, and invoices are accurately processed in financial systems.
- Management Accounting & Financial Analysis: Provide core management accounting support by analysing monthly performance, evaluating cost efficiencies, and developing project cost/benefit analyses.
- Financial Reporting & Statements: Produce informative monthly financial reports, commentary, and assist in the preparation of financial statements for senior leadership.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner with directorate management teams, clinical leaders, and central finance to provide clear, timely financial advice and business support.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or Business (CPA or CA accreditation is highly regarded).
- Demonstrated experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Proven ability to perform complex reconciliations and manage financial transactions accurately.
- Strong proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Advanced communication and problem-solving skills, with a talent for presenting financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions, influence stakeholders, and foster a cooperative environment across division teams and central finance.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Qualification
- Bachelor of Accounting/Finance
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Business Manager ASO5 in Adelaide employer: Randstad
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