Finance Business Partner

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8196

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

About the group

Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

About the role

The Finance Business Partner position is responsible for undertaking a range of finance business partnering activities including financial budget and forecasting development, actual financial performance monitoring, analysis and reporting, and project/program financial management. In providing these services the position is to exercise professional judgement and provides sound advice, guidance and support to assist internal clients in their decision making and business performance.

The position requires the incumbent to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and apply professional judgement and well- developed communication skills in providing insight and advising on financial management issues to the clients.

Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking a skilled finance professional with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and business acumen, able to deliver effective solutions that drive tangible business outcomes. You will build authentic relationships by managing stakeholders, understanding customer needs, and ensuring high-quality, risk-aware service delivery. The role requires expertise in finance operations, including managing financial systems, transactional accuracy, government purchasing processes, and preparation of reports using Oracle (or similar) and Microsoft 365 applications. You will also ensure compliance with legislation and accounting standards, while providing insightful management accounting, budget analysis, and forecasting to support informed decision-making.

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Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the successful applicant will be required to communicate with credibility and impact, engaging audiences clearly and confidently, even on complex or sensitive topics. Fosters a collaborative culture by breaking down barriers, encouraging knowledge sharing, and working across teams to achieve shared outcomes.

Position accountabilities

The successful candidate will be required to provide expert financial business partnering services that ensure the integrity of financial information, compliance with government strategies, and support informed decision-making. Build strong relationships with internal clients, applying advanced problem-solving and specialised financial management skills to develop innovative solutions, improve systems, and enhance business outcomes. Exercise independent judgement to deliver strategic advice aligned with financial policies, legislation, and departmental priorities.

Qualifications and experience

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.
• Relevant Finance or Accounting degree which includes all foundation requirements for entry into CPA Program.
• Membership of CPA or CA.

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Belinda Vass - Manager Finance Business Partnering, at

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Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

19 August 2025