Finance Partner

At Ambulance Victoria we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Finance Partner. The position is responsible for providing financial expertise and associated support services to the AV Divisions, including budgeting, forecasting, planning and business advice. The role is instrumental in developing strong, effective, constructive working relationships between Finance and the Divisions.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager Planning & Corporate Finance, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Establishing a partnering relationship with divisional leaders to understand their finance requirements and providing relevant advice, support and information.
- Provide strategic financial business solutions underpinned by pragmatism, commercial and financial realities, and a shared understanding of AV's performance priorities.
- Partner closely with managers on budget development, forecasting and month-end and reporting processes.
- Provide input into the design of commercial and financial strategies across Corporate Services and allocated divisions.
- Align and embed various standard financial methods, frameworks, systems, models and calculations, into divisions to assist in the decision-making process.
- Drive continuous improvement by researching best practices, evaluating emerging trends and identifying and responding to strategic issues impacting on the Corporate Services environment.

About you
- Significant demonstrated knowledge and relevant experience working within a complex business environment in a financial and commercial role.
- Previous partnering and relationship building experience at senior stakeholder level.
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving abilities.
- High competency level of analysis, interpretation and reporting.
- Strategic thinking and decision making abilities.

Working at AV
We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you're ready to play an integral role and deliver results that help make a real difference, we want to hear from you
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including a Police Check.
This position is graded at AV5 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement.
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including a Police Check.

How to apply
- A covering letter,
- A resume,
- A document addressing the selection criteria detailed on the last page of the position description.

At all levels of our organisation, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.