El 1 - Finance Business Partner

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super)
- Various - ACT, Various - NSW, Various - SA, Various - VIC

**The Role**
Defence is seeking leaders to undertake Finance Business Partnering Roles to deliver and drive financial outcomes across Defence. Defence Finance Group (DFG) is undertaking a bulk EL 1 recruitment round for various vacancies throughout the Financial Performance and Management (FP&M) Division, which provides financial advice and support across all of Defence’s Groups and Services (Army, Navy and Air force).

Duties of the positions include but are not limited to:

- Supporting Groups and Services in managing within their allocated budgets, including aligning budgets with business activities and advice on managing financial pressure.
- Building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders, and engaging with stakeholders on budgets, delegations, funding, financial policies and financial commitments.
- Analysing and interpreting financial data as well as facilitating Group and Service input into the internal and external budget cycle.
- Providing input into departmental and Ministerial briefings, submissions and questions on notice.
- Supporting Groups and Services in meeting their statutory reporting obligations for the Annual Report, Budget papers and other financial disclosures.
- Leading a high performing team, through clear and consistent communication, strong performance and behavioural standards, delegating responsibility whilst guiding and developing people.

**About our Team**
FP&M Division delivers financial advice and performance reporting to Groups and Services, Ministers and other government departments, across all Defence programs and activities including workforce, capital, sustainment, and operating budgets.

FP&M Division consists of over 400 staff working in seven branches (including a Capability Costing branch), each managing around $6 Billion per year, with embedded finance staff across the country working closely with business areas. Principally, the Division is responsible for delivering financial management information and advice to ensure Defence leaders can make well informed decisions.Think big numbers, many complex projects running in parallel, and close public scrutiny requiring carefully managed finances.

Do you want to know more about the role and responsibilities of a Defence Finance Business Partner? The Defence Finance Business Partner persona will provide you with this information.

As an EL1, you will operate with considerable independence to perform complex financial management work.
- Exceptional results orientation, resilience and a positive approach to issues resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills to engage and build trust with stakeholders.
- Strong people management skills, both in leading a team and in liaising with stakeholders.
- Ability to operate and produce high quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Strong technical and organisational skills to achieve outcomes and deliverables.
- Strong initiative and sound judgement with a commitment to continuous improvement

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