Finance Business Partner

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About Us We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. About the role The Finance Business Partner provides financial advice, analysis and reporting to support budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring and project financial management. The role ensures financial information is accurate, compliant with government policies, and supports informed decision-making across internal clients. The position builds strong stakeholder relationships and uses professional judgement to provide insights that improve business performance. It also applies problem-solving skills to enhance financial systems and processes, supports delivery of the Department’s financial strategy, and ensures compliance with the Financial Management Act and relevant government directions. Other duties may be required. What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) You’re someone who: • Communicates with impact, presenting information clearly and credibly while handling sensitive or complex conversations effectively. • Collaborates effectively by fostering teamwork, sharing information across groups and helping resolve barriers to achieve shared outcomes. • Thinks critically and solves problems by considering broader context, addressing root causes and improving processes for better business outcomes. • Applies strong financial and commercial acumen to support decision-making, manage risk and ensure value for money in financial and procurement activities. • Has solid technical finance skills, including financial systems, reporting, budgeting and analysis, with experience using tools such as Microsoft 365 and Oracle. Click here to access the Position Description. Qualifications and experience You’ll bring: • A tertiary qualification in a relevant or related discipline. ( desirable ) • A finance or accounting degree that meets the foundation requirements for entry into the CPA Program. ( desirable ) • Membership of CPA or CA. ( desirable ) Pre-employment checks and employment conditions Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. How to apply Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. For further information about the role, please contact Anu Thapar, Manager Finance Business Partner via [email protected] . Redeployees If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy Important Information Redeployees If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us. We're here to support you.