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Finance Business Partner

📍 Melbourne, Australia

Finance and Insurance Department of Transport and Planning

Job Description

Finance Business Partner Department of Transport and Planning•Melbourne, Eastern Metropolitan

Role The Finance Business Partner position is responsible for managing and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information within the Oracle Project Financial Management modules. This role is pivotal in aligning financial forecasts and budgets for projects, collaborating with business units and support teams to optimize financial management practices. The Finance Business Partner will provide expert financial advice and support to project teams, enabling informed decision-making and effective project delivery.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

Financial Management

Exercise professional judgement in undertaking a range of financial business partnering activities including budget and forecast development, actual financial performance monitoring, analysis and reporting, and project/program financial management.

Business Partnership

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and inform, advise and influence clients in understanding financial matters and outcomes which affect their decision making and business performance.

System and Process Optimization

Enhance financial processes and systems, including Oracle Project Financial Management modules. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Financial Planning and Reporting

Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts. Provide financial reporting and analysis to support effective project management and risk mitigation.

In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience Desirable

Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline

Relevant Finance or Accounting degree which includes all foundation requirements for entry into CPA Program

CPA or CA Membership

What we offer

Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable

Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services

A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork

Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs

We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close at 9 PM on Monday, 2nd of September 2024.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 28, 2026
Job Type: Finance and Insurance
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Company: Department of Transport and Planning

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