Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner

Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ616366

Closing Date: 25 November :59PM)

Join our Finance Strategy at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
• Build your career in public-sector finance strategy—partnering with senior leaders to drive performance, shape budgets and forecasts, and lift financial capability across the NSW Ministry of Health.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

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.

Step into a high-impact role at the heart of NSW Health's Finance Strategy, partnering directly with senior leaders to shape how resources are invested across the Ministry. You'll own the story behind the numbers and be responsible for delivering sharp, timely analysis and insights that drive performance, transparency and accountability.

From monthly forecasts to year-end, you'll lead the rhythm of reporting and help set budgets for the Ministry that reflect future priorities. Your advice will inform complex business cases and strategic initiatives, influencing services that reach communities across NSW. Bring your finance expertise and consultative style to a collaborative team where your work is visible, valued and outcomes-focused.

Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $132,236 - $150,222 plus Super, with a 38- hour work week.

What you'll be doing

• Partner with stakeholders on day-to-day financial requirements, providing support and advice and lifting financial acumen across the organisation.
• Produce monthly financial reports and variance analysis, turning data into clear insights and actions.
• Lead reliable monthly forecasting with concise executive narratives.
• Work with key stakeholders to build and phase Ministry budgets, aligned to operational plans.
• Streamline finance processes and tools, lift financial capability, and prepare clear briefs, submissions, and correspondence.

About you

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

• Proven business partnering ability—consultative, influential, and able to translate financials into clear, actionable decisions.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance (CA/CPA/CIMA eligible) and experience in complex environments.
• Demonstrated capability in management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and reliable monthly forecasting; advanced Excel/Power BI skills.
• Excellent written communication for briefs, submissions and executive narratives, with a continuous-improvement mindset and strong deadline discipline.

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 your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

• Describe a time you built a strong business-partnering relationship to influence a complex financial decision (e.g., budget setting, forecast revision or investment proposal). What was the context, who were the key stakeholders, how did you tailor your communication and analysis to their needs, and what outcome did you achieve?
• Give an example of leading a finance process improvement (reporting, forecasting, or budget phasing) across teams with varying financial capability. How did you engage and bring stakeholders on the journey, manage competing priorities and timeframes, and embed the change so it delivered sustained benefits?

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Closing Date: 25 November :59PM)

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: 25 November :59PM)