Manager, Finance Business Partnerships

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life.
With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
Our Finance team partners closely with business areas, working collaboratively to provide expert financial advisory services, including strategic accounting and financial guidance that supports the department's goals, budgets, processes, and systems.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager, Finance Business Partnerships to lead a team of Finance professionals through a critical period of change.
This senior role plays an essential part in shaping the Department's financial strategy, ensuring the integrity of our budget planning, monitoring, and reporting processes, and will include participating in managing staff transition to new core financial systems and driving continuous improvements in financial practices.
Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will work alongside Departmental leadership and drive financial outcomes through analysis, strategic insight, and collaborative leadership of a team of Finance professionals.
You will build and maintain effective partnerships with senior leaders and operational teams, continuing to position the Finance team as a trusted and value advisor across the Department.
This is a great opportunity to manage and develop a high-performing team of Finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvements in practice whilst championing transformational change.
What We Offer: As Manager, Finance Business Partnerships, you'll be in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment that actively supports your well-being and career progression.
From comprehensive wellness initiatives to tailored development opportunities including online learning, formal study support, mentoring, and in-house training programs we invest in your growth.
We also believe in recognising excellence and rewarding the impactful contributions that drive our success and strengthen our community.
Special Conditions:
• Some out of hours work may be required
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline and ideally, have also completed professional qualifications offered by CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
Additional Information :You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the role description.
You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website Salary match Number of applicants Skills match We're committed to delivering modern programs, services and policy, which strengthen communities.
We're looking for people with passion and integrity who are committed to make a difference, so South Australians thrive:
• Help people who may be disadvantaged, marginalised or in a vulnerable situation.

• Support people be informed, active participants in decision-making and local solutions.

• Increase opportunities for positive development of children and young people.

• Pursue the full participation of women in the state's social and economic life.

• Engage with Aboriginal families and communities to connect them with access to meaningful services.
We're committed to delivering modern programs, services and policy, which strengthen communities.
We're looking for people with passion and integrity who are committed to make a difference, so South Australians thrive:
• Help people who may be disadvantaged, marginalised or in a vulnerable situation.

• Support people be informed, active participants in decision-making and local solutions.

• Increase opportunities for positive development of children and young people.

• Pursue the full participation of women in the state's social and economic life.

• Engage with Aboriginal families and communities to connect them with access to meaningful services.
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