Finance Business Partner (Finance Officer) - Federal Government

About the role

A recruiter is advertising a Finance Business Partner position within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia's major long-term capability program. Working in a Finance Branch, the role provides accurate, timely financial analysis and advice to support decision-making in a complex, fast-paced environment. You will support stakeholders with financial analysis, assurance and advice on budgets, outcomes and capability planning, in a collaborative setting where initiative, sound judgement and stakeholder engagement are valued.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial analysis, assurance and advice to support delivery of budgets and outcomes
• Assist stakeholders with financial insights to support planning and decision-making
• Analyse financial information and communicate outcomes clearly to a range of audiences
• Build and maintain effective internal relationships to support finance-related activities
• Respond to queries with professionalism and strong attention to detail

Required profile

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance
• Understanding of Commonwealth financial and budgeting frameworks, or the ability to learn them quickly
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and explain financial information
• Confident written and verbal communicator with strong stakeholder engagement capability
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a high-paced environment
• Collaborative but able to work independently when required