Manager Business and Financial Analysis

Education and Social Participation | Little Collins Street (HQ) | Ongoing - Full-time

• Full-time Ongoing position available, based at our Little Collins St office
• Drive strategic process review and improvement across the Education and Social Participation Portfolio to facilitate efficient operations and workforce management
• Annual salary is $111, % super
• Other benefits include:
• Regular performance feedback and performance review process
• Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
• Cultural Diversity
• Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
• Flare Employee Discounts Program
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the role:

The Manager Business and Financial Analysis will be the Portfolio's key financial analyst - providing strategic financial management, advice and support to the management team, developing growth projects across the Portfolio to support the development of future budget, workforce planning and business process improvement. In this position you will also work closely with the management team in Education and Social Participation to support reporting and will be responsible for risk management across the Portfolio.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Business, Finance or similar field; AND
• Minimum of five years' experience in business analysis and financial management
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with ability to analyse processes clearly and identify criteria for success
• Exceptional financial management skills and business mindset including the ability to understand and communicate the meaning behind financial results and the potential impact of outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others to identify and implement effective improvements
• Strong process monitoring skills, including the ability to highlight and provide advice on opportunities and threats
• Demonstrated success in driving and managing change, motivating staff through the change process, and delivering consistent process improvements and planned outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to plan and develop innovative approaches to working with key stakeholders that are focused on meeting the needs of a diverse client group
• Highly developed analytical, conceptual and organisational skills including the ability to proactively identify potential opportunities and great attention to detail
• Knowledge of OH&S principles and practice and a good working knowledge of Quality Management principles and systems
• Knowledge of EEO principles and practice

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6 PM on Thursday 18 September 2025, however interviews and/or other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.

To apply for this position please submit:

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values include: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights