Finance & Planning Business Partner (Vpsg5)

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $116,552 - $127,621

Occupation: Finance

Reference: 542

**Exciting opportunity for a Finance and Planning Business Partner position**
- VPS 5.2 salary: $116,552 to $127,621 + 11% superannuation
- Ongoing, full-time opportunity
- Hybrid working options available

**About EPA**:
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) was established in 1971 as Victoria's environmental regulator. EPA's role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and the environment. We work in a complex and ever-changing operating environment. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

**Benefits of working with the EPA**:

- Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health.
- A focus on work/life balance and development opportunities.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with many career pathways.
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of finance business partnering services to support decision making across EPA.

This is an exciting role for a finance professional who wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. You will be an integral part of the team that strives for high quality outputs and continuous improvement in a challenging work environment.

**In this role you will**:

- As a senior team member, lead and role model high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics and integrity to deliver high-quality business partnering services.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to a positive culture, development of staff and high-performing team.
- Provide high-quality advice, information and analysis required to support decision making with your strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
- Lead the uplift of capability in budget and financial management across the EPA through provision of advice, outputs and training to the stakeholders from operational staff to senior executives.
- Be responsible for the preparation of monthly management reports for the Governing Board, Senior Executive Committee, Enterprise Committee and divisional senior management teams with detailed commentary, variance analysis and management recommendations.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and competing priorities effectively.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement projects for systems and processes.
- Build extensive knowledge of EPA’s strategic and regulatory priorities and performance objectives to facilitate the development and preparation of EPA’s annual budget, mid-year review, quarterly forecasting and input into State Government Budget processes.

**Skills and experience**
- A professional qualification as a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) is essential.
- A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline is essential.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, respond to competing priorities and manage challenging issues and/or stakeholders.
- Excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently with remote supervision.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly (Technology-One experience is desirable).

**Position Description**:PD**

**How to apply**

Applicants should submit:

- Cover letter; addressing your experience and motivations, and suitability for the role.
- Resume; including contact details of two referees.

**Need to know more?**

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) or hold a valid work permit or visa.