Budget Analyst

**Job no**: 883869
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Administration and Clerical, Procurement and Supply Chain
- **Department for Health and Wellbeing - **Corporate and Infrastructure Division - Procurement Supply Chain and Finance**:

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

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 and effective resource allocation across a complex Sate Government Portfolio as a Budget Analyst.

**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 seamless sourcing and distribution of goods and services to empower 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 with PSCF, you will provide trusted and effective support in the development and maintenance of budget policies, procedures and management information systems. You will support the preparation of Agency Statements and contribute to the operation of budgetary management and control of resources 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.
- 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.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of financial accounting policies and procedures to improve work systems and efficiency.

**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 resource management, undertaking business case development and analysis and developing strategies to improve performance.
- Experience in providing advice and support to a range of clients and stakeholders resulting in improved business operations.
- Experience in identifying customer needs, developing service strategies and providing quality customer service.
- Extensive Knowledge of financial and other accounting standards, structures and practices including public sector financial frameworks, legislation and processes.

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: 883869**

**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)**

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Special Conditions**
- Tertiary qualification in accounting, economics or related financial management field.

**Enquiries**

PSCF People & Culture

Phone: 8425 2600

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