Finance Analyst

**2 x roles**:**Finance Analyst AND Finance Business Partner, Strategy**

An exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Finance Strategy team is available for a Finance Analyst (temporary) and a Finance Business Partner, Strategy (temporary) for 24 months within the Financial and Corporate Services Division in the Ministry of Health.

**About us**

As part of the System Financial Performance (SFP) Branch in the Financial and Corporate Services Division in the Ministry of Health, the Finance Strategy team delivers budget, performance and related financial advice to support Ministry of Health divisions, branches and the Health System Support Group and the development of New Policy Proposals for the annual State Budget.
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**About the roles**

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Both roles are within the Finance Strategy team and offer an exciting opportunity to work directly with program areas and stakeholders within the Ministry of Health to guide critical financial decisions and outcomes.

The **Finance Analyst**(temporary) is responsible for undertaking financial reporting, analysis and forecasting in an Oracle environment to support effective business performance and ongoing forecast processes, and assists the Principal Financial Business Partner with providing business partnering, insights, and other analytical support services.

The **Finance Business Partner, Strategy**(temporary) is responsible for preparing financial and economic analysis to support the development, implementation and evaluation of policy measures and strategic initiatives, and supports the Principal Financial Analyst with costing, financial and economic evaluation of businesses, and stakeholder engagement.
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Both positions are Crown Clerk 7/8 with a starting salary from $110,266 - $122,058 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week. Both positions are temporary for 24 months.

For more information, please read the full Role Descriptions:

- Finance Analyst
- Finance Business Partner

**What you'll be doing**
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As a Finance Analyst, you will be:

- Advising the Principal Finance Business Partner and branches within the Ministry on compliance with financial controls, budget protocols and reporting requirements
- Providing a “Gatekeeping” role for Branches within the iProcurement Oracle environment while ensuring compliance with accounting and policy requirements, including Accounting and Audit Determinations
- Assisting the Principal Finance Business Partner in the preparation and update of performance reporting and monthly forecasting analytical models, and the communication and interpretation of results and recommendations to the various branches within the Ministry
- Assisting the Principal Finance Business Partner with preparation of key financial products and deliverables, including the annual Initial Budget and Service Agreement submissions, internal budget allocations and/or the provision of budget supplementations, and branch submissions for various Treasury budget processes

As a Finance Business Partner, Strategy, you will be:

- Supporting the Principal Financial Analyst and branches within the Ministry with the development and delivery of new policy proposals and measures, including preparation of reliable financial and economic advice regarding costs, economic evaluation, benefits and funding sources
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as part of the annual State Budget process on financial processes, including branches within the Ministry, NSW Treasury and other agencies
- Preparing reliable financial and economic analysis to support executive decision-making on new policy proposals and key strategic initiatives

**About you**

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.

**How to apply**

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit the following:

- Your up-to-date resume (up to 2 pages).
- A response to the two target questions