Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role within the Education Sector:
Job Title: Finance Business Partner (Temp)
Location: Box Hill VIC
Salary: $64 - $79 per hour + super
Contract role: 5-Months (Parental Leave Cover)
January 2026 start
About the Role: Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the successful candidate will support a specific portfolio of managers by providing financial information to inform key strategic and operational decisions. This role adopts a customer-centric approach to support core operations, priorities, and performance metrics while contributing to long-term financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-level financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting, and commercial advice.
* Partner with and support managers and executives to uplift financial capability within their portfolios.
* Develop and maintain complex portfolio costing models and produce monthly and ad hoc financial reports.
* Provide financial and commercial analysis for key projects, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Partner with executives to support the management of up to $50m in staff salaries and $10m in capital expenditure.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Degree qualified in accounting, business, commerce, or a related discipline.
* Substantial experience providing operational financial advice to management (essential) and strategic advice (highly desirable).
* High proficiency in financial systems and Excel.
* Experience with Technology One enterprise systems is highly desirable.
* Previous experience within the Education sector is a significant advantage.
* Exceptional attention to detail and a strong ability to communicate effectively across in-person and virtual mediums.
Why Contract Through Randstad?
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH)
* Weekly pay cycle
* Access to Randstad's contractor benefits, including retail and wellbeing discounts
* Ongoing support from a dedicated Randstad consultant
Screening Requirements:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:
* National Police Records Check
* Valid Working with Children Check (WWC) (Employee Classification)
* Pre-employment misconduct screening declaration
* Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Interested? What Next? Submit your CV and Cover Letter via the Apply button to express interest in this opportunity.
Please note: This is a quick turnaround role with applications closing soon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to immediate requirements.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.