Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your skills can make a significant impact? Join our team as a Finance Business Partner and be at the forefront of strategic financial management, driving excellence and innovation.Why Join? Dedicated to supporting the community and ensuring the highest standards of financial management and accountability. As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring financial processes are robust, transparent, and aligned with our strategic priorities.What You'll Do: As a Finance Business Partner, you will serve as the vital link between various business areas and the Technology and Finance Division. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will provide expert financial management, budgeting, reporting, advice, and analysis. Your key responsibilities will include:Building and nurturing effective working relationships between the CFO and business areas.Delivering informative and timely financial reporting to stakeholders, including Division heads and Directors.Assisting in budget management, development of budget bids, and allocation of internal budgets.Preparing accurate and timely financial forecasts.Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes, such as accruals and prepayments.Offering advice on the financial position of Divisions, both current and future.Promoting and enhancing financial literacy across the department.Managing regular and ad hoc financial reporting requirements.Challenges You'll Embrace: Balancing the strategic direction of the CFO with operational needs.Allocating resources to key strategic priorities.Influencing stakeholders to prioritize financial management capability development.Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the financial services provided by the Finance, Technology, and Insights Division.Your Decision-Making Power: In this role, you will support the CFO's strategic and operational decisions while ensuring financial risks are managed effectively. Your deep understanding of departmental priorities, policies, relevant legislation, and accounting standards will be essential in providing quality assurance and risk management.What We're Looking For: We seek individuals with formal qualifications in accounting, finance, or business, and experience in public sector financial management, particularly in Internal Budgets, Finance Business Partnering, or Financial Reporting roles. Progress towards membership of CA/CPA is highly desirable. Key attributes include:Strong leadership and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.Sharp analytical skills to influence senior stakeholders and perform management accounting functions.Outstanding interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.Team Culture: The Finance Business Partner team, established in December 2023, is known for its positive and collaborative culture. The team is dispersed across Brisbane and Canberra, working together to support each other and achieve common goals. Regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions with the Director ensure cohesion and connection.Ready to Apply? If you're passionate about financial management and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Join us and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence and innovation.Apply Now! Or contact Sarah Purdue for more information ******** (email protected) IMPORTANT: By submitting your email address and any other personal information when you APPLY to a job, you consent to such information being collected, held, used and disclosed in accordance with our COLLECTIONS NOTICE and PRIVACY POLICY.http://www.bluefinresources.com.au/privacy-policy