Senior Financial Analyst, Business Operations

About the role: 

The Senior Financial Analyst provides strategic financial analysis, advice and leadership to support eHealth's  budget development, forecasting and financial management activities, including for the shared services agreement between the Department and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

The role leads complex budget submissions, financial reporting and monitoring processes, ensuring alignment with departmental and whole of government frameworks. The position delivers authoritative advice by analysing complex financial information, identifying risks and opportunities, and informing executive decision making and resource allocation. The Senior Financial Analyst provides expert guidance to program areas, builds financial capability, and promotes compliance and best practice. The role maintains strong relationships with senior stakeholders and represents the division in engagement with central agencies as required.

Please view position description for further information about the role.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

• Contributes to strategic financial planning and budget strategy, with advice influencing executive decision‑making and resource allocation across the division.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, negotiating and influencing outcomes to support timely and informed financial decision‑making.
• Acts as a senior financial specialist, undertaking complex financial analysis and reporting, forecasting and providing expert advice on budget management and financial risks.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.

Qualification/Specialist Expertise

• A tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, economics, commerce, business or a related discipline is highly desirable.

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, CPA) or progress toward one is advantageous 

• Mandatory

• Demonstrated experience in budget development, forecasting, financial reporting and monitoring within a complex public sector or large organisational environment is essential.

• Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and risk management, including the application of departmental and whole‑of‑government financial frameworks is essential.

  Desirable

• Experience with Power BI and Data Queries highly desirable.

• Experience in process improvement highly desirable.

• Experience working within the Victorian Public Service, health sector, or a similarly complex government environment , and knowledge of central agency budget processes and engagement requirements are desirable.

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at *********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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