Eligibility : Open to Everyone Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 15 May **** Remuneration: $98,478 - $104,165 Role Details: Join the Department for Child Protection as a Senior Financial Analyst based in Adelaide .
Working within the Commissioning, Procurement and Contracts directorate, this role is central to delivering high quality financial analysis, strategic budget insights and expert advice to senior leaders.
You will support informed decision making across the organisation and strengthen the systems and models that guide financial performance.
This is a senior opportunity to apply your expertise in a meaningful context where your work directly contributes to better outcomes for children, families and the community.
In this role, you will Provide expert financial advice to senior executives on complex policy, reporting and budget matters.
Lead high level financial and workforce reporting, including bilateral budget analysis and contributions to Government budget processes.
Develop and enhance financial systems, accounting processes and data models that support accurate reporting and forecasting.
Coordinate specialist analysis of financial and program performance using multiple data sources and maintain key financial data warehouses.
Deliver comprehensive budget planning, performance monitoring and cost modelling that supports divisional and organisational priorities.
To be successful You will bring strong leadership in financial management, advanced analytical capability and experience providing trusted advice in a complex environment.
Your ability to interpret high level information, develop effective financial models and communicate insights clearly will support executives to make informed decisions that shape strategic outcomes.
You will have extensive experience in financial systems, complex reporting, budget planning and the coordination of large data sets.
Your sound understanding of public sector governance, audit requirements and financial legislation ensures accuracy, compliance and strong financial stewardship.
You are collaborative, influential and focused on improving systems, processes and capability across the organisation.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
About the Business: The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in supporting vulnerable children, young people and families across South Australia.
Within DCP, the Aboriginal Policy and Services Directorate works to embed Aboriginal cultural legitimacy and responsiveness across all areas of the department, upholding the rights of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander infants, children and young people in contact with the child protection system.
Why you'll love it here – DCP benefits that matter We know a great career is about more than the work you do, it's also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive.
At DCP, you'll enjoy: A collaborative team environment – work alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact.
Flexible work options – tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
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