Budget Analyst

**Job no**: 898704
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management, Accounting and Finance, Research and Data Analysis
- **Department for Health and Wellbeing - Corporate and Infrastructure - Procurement Supply Chain & Finance**:

- **Salary: $98,478 to $104,165 - ASO6 - Full Time / Ongoing appointment**

Overview:

- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Flexible hybrid working environment.
- Ongoing development and support opportunities

**Short Summary**:
Provide trusted advice and support in the analysis of financial data, provide analytical insights, and undertake financial budgeting and management reporting, reconciliation, and maintenance of budget.

**Who we are**:
Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance (PSCF) lead the overarching strategic planning, governance and direction of SA Health’s spend and critical requirements for goods and services and financial services.

We are passionate about ensuring transparent financial reporting and efficient budgeting to support the delivery of quality healthcare for South Australians

**Benefits**:
As a member of our team, you will experience a workplace which values your growth and emphasises your well-being. You can look forward to:

- **Career Development**: Take advantage of our continuous learning programs such as IPAA courses and our iLearn portal, secondment opportunities and increment advances to support your ongoing career journey.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Benefit from our hybrid working environment and flexible working arrangements which support you in balancing your professional and personal commitments.
- **Study Support**: Learning is part of who are, and we proactively encourage our teams to take advantage of our study support options such as study leave or reimbursement where applicable.
- **Health and Wellness**: Take advantage of Flexitime to support your lifestyle and access to an Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) to support your well-being in and outside of the workplace.

**Your new role**:
As a Budget Analyst, you will provide trusted and effective support in the development, reconciliation, and maintenance of budget, contributes to the development of financial analytical analysis, collaborate closely with key stakeholders to gather requirements, coordinate with Local Health Networks, and develop effective solutions for implementation of effective budget principles. You will support the preparation of Agency Statements and contribute to the effective operation of financial systems across a diverse and complex portfolio.

You will undertake a variety of activities including but not limited to:

- Analysis of key performance indicators and information on variances.
- Undertake budget and management reporting, as well as assisting stakeholders to undertake financial tasks.
- Researching, analysing, evaluating and providing input to recommendations involving budgetary issues.
- Ensuring that all budgeting and accounting transactions are executed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and statutory requirements.
- Providing high level and strategic expertise, advice and support regarding financial accounting processes, procedures and reporting issues.
- Deliver financial analytical analysis and commentary on management reporting and budgeting.

**About you**:
As the successful Budget Analyst, you will champion the values of integrity and credibility and approach the role with a collaborative and consultative mindset. You will provide strategic advice which considers organisational factors and stakeholder needs. You will possess the following:

- Qualifications in accounting, economics or related financial management field.
- Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, undertaking business case development and analysing outcomes to improve performance.
- Extensive experience in managing the integrity of financial budget using systems and tools through effective reconciliation practices.
- Extensive Knowledge of financial and other accounting standards, structures and practices including public sector financial frameworks, legislation and processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and BI tools proficiency.

Join us today and be a valued member of an organisation which not only invests in your professional growth but also values you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. **Job ref: 898704**

**Criminal History Screening Requirement**
- A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

**Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (mínimal patient contact)**

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