Finance & Risk Business Partner

**Finance and Risk Business Partner**
**Department of Parliamentary Services**
- Ongoing, full-time opportunity
- PoV Grade 4, $92,332 - $104,762

The Parliamentary Administration Act 2005 and the Parliamentary Officers (Non-Executive Staff - Victoria) Single Enterprise Agreement will be revised during 2024 and is a nexus agreement to the Victorian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement. It is anticipated that the revised salary range for Grade 4 will be $95,102 - $107,905.

**About the role**

Our Finance, Risk & Payroll team is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and highly service-oriented Finance and Risk Business Partner to provide accurate and authoritative financial advice to stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for the allocation, monitoring, and reporting of budgets across the organisation. You will work collaboratively with various teams to provide high-level support, guidance, and training on financial matters, including to Members of Parliament on budgeting matters.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide a high level of customer service when advising stakeholders on budget or reporting related enquiries in compliance with relevant legislative requirements.
- Meet Members of Parliament budget reporting requirements of the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal and Improving Parliamentary Standards Act 2019. Conduct monthly and quarterly (or as required) labour analysis for electorate offices to enable accurate cost allocation.
- Coordinate risk management reporting by liaising with relevant stakeholders on Parliament's strategic and operational risks. Assist with annual review of Parliament's insurance requirements and coordinate insurance related matters.
- Undertake investigations into budget-related issues and prepare associated financial reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
- Assist with budget development, forecasting, and financial planning processes as required.
- Provide budget-related training to stakeholders and prepare associated training material as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and change initiatives as a member of a team.

**About you**

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in delivering budget planning, development, monitoring, and reporting services within a complex and fast-paced environment.
- Strong planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to provide authoritative advice to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated business writing experience, including the preparation of reports, briefing notes, and presentations.

**Why join us?**

We offer flexible work, come to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House building or our adjacent modern offices and collaborate with the team one day, work from home the next.

We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.

Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.

When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.

For more information about a career with us, visit our website.

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