Principal Finance Business Partner

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nsw Health Full time

Principal Finance Business Partner, Finance Strategy

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

About us

  • We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
  • 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.
  • Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
  • Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
About this 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.

The Principal Finance Business Partner leads and provides strategic business support and advice to the branches within the Ministry, and the Director, Finance Strategy. This includes supporting and providing advice regarding financial performance and budget management of Ministry branches, supporting the State budget process within NSW Health, and providing expert financial advice to support strategic initiatives and opportunities to prioritise and optimise the use of public funds.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $161,034 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

What you'll be doing
  • Provide expert advice to support the effective financial management and financial performance of Ministry branches.
  • Lead and support a small team to ensure the effective functioning of the Finance Strategy team and broader finance division.
  • Lead the preparation of expert financial advice regarding MoH financial performance, new policy costings, benefits, and identification of funding sources for policy proposals.
  • Provide expert advice to support the annual budget cycle and year-end financial processes for Ministry branches.
  • Identify opportunities that aim to prioritise and optimise the use of public funds including reform, reprioritisation, and offsets/savings opportunities.
  • Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Finance Division through the identification and implementation of improvements in financial practices and processes.
  • Support the Director, Finance Strategy in the development and delivery of new policy proposals and measures, identifying interdependencies and leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies and achieve outcomes.
  • Prepare clear, effective high-quality correspondence, reports, submissions, and briefings for the Director, Finance Strategy, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and executive stakeholders.
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 small dynamic team environment.
  • Extensive skills and experience in complex financial analyses and cost allocation methodologies in a large and diverse organisation.
  • Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in using financial management information systems, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other office software packages.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility or near eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of public sector accounting requirements and financial management procedures including the Public Finance and Audit Act, Treasurers Directions, Health Service Accounting Procedures Manual, and relevant legislation and regulations, and the principles of accrual accounting.
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 1-page covering letter
  • Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role-related queries or questions contact Michael Mekhail on and quote REQ548230.

Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 30 March 2025

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, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information
  • 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.
  • This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
  • For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
  • Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey - apply now

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 30 March 2025
  • Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits.
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