At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic financial advice and support to internal clients for performance improvement.
- Company: Join a government client in Perth CBD with a focus on collaboration and impact.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential for contract extension, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and equal opportunities in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by influencing financial decisions and driving organisational success.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 88 - 91 $ per hour.
We are recruiting on behalf of our government client for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team on a temporary basis. ASAP start.
- Temp Contract: 3 months with high possibility of extension
- Hourly Rate: $88 - $91 p/h plus super
The role is responsible for partnering with a defined portfolio of internal customers to deliver insightful financial advice, performance reporting, and planning support.
DUTIES
- Finance Business Partnering
- Delivers proactive, customer-focused financial advice to a defined client portfolio that supports planning, performance improvement and resource allocation aligned with organisational priorities.
- Prepares forecasts and budget updates in consultation with business leads, monitors financial performance, and identifies emerging risks and opportunities.
- Supports and constructively challenges business areas to drive cost optimisation, value-for-money and accountability for results.
- Budget Strategy and Processes
- Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of internal operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with department wide planning and strategic priorities.
- Undertakes cost and scenario modelling, resource allocation analysis and performance reporting to inform funding requests, budget allocation, and prioritisation decisions.
- Forecasting and Performance
- Collaborates in planning to shape the development of dashboards and forecasting tools based on portfolio needs.
- Prepares, interprets and presents monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial performance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support informed decision-making.
- Translates complex data into clear, actionable insights to support timely and informed decision-making.
- Business Collaboration and Insight
- Builds trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs, tailor advice, and promote informed financial decisions.
- Contributes to financial evaluations, service reviews, and strategic planning processes by providing expert analysis, scenario modelling, and investment advice.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Extensive experience delivering strategic financial advice, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis in a complex organisation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and develop value-adding solutions aligned to organisational goals.
- Proven ability to influence, negotiate and build trust with internal stakeholders, including non- financial decision-makers.
- High-level communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly in written and verbal formats to senior leaders.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outputs in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment.
- Sound knowledge of public sector financial frameworks
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce or a related field, and eligibility for membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or an equivalent professional accounting body.
- Experience in health, shared services or public sector environments.
- Knowledge of ORACLE Financial and SAP.
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.
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- Extensive experience delivering strategic financial advice
- budgeting
- forecasting and financial performance analysis in a complex organisation.
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Finance Business Partner in Perth employer: Randstad
Join a dynamic local operator as an Accounts/Payroll Officer, where you'll thrive in a warm and collaborative culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home one day a week, and unique perks like a paid day off for your birthday and a monthly health grant, this company is committed to creating a rewarding workplace that values your contributions. Be part of a team that invests in your development while enjoying a friendly environment filled with good banter and regular team-building events.
