About the Role The Senior School Finance Analyst will deliver high quality analysis of Victorian Government and Non-Government School financial data to ensure strong financial management and inform future policy and process development. The role will contribute to the development, management and analysis of school funding and expenditure and provide expert advice to program areas and key stakeholders This role will require strong knowledge of systems, data management, analytic practices which support financial management within the department and schools. The role will be responsible for: * School financial data analysis and reporting to senior management, key stakeholders and program areas on a periodic and ad-hoc basis * School financial data analysis to support and inform the School Enterprise Bargaining Agreement process * Review and support the State Budget process as it relates to direct funding to schools * School financial data analysis to inform funding reforms and enhancements to school funding in Victoria Attributes The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge of school funding including the state budget process and the systems used within schools or similar large government sector environment. They will have well developed technical data and analysis skills needed to use large data sets and develop solution focused analysis. They will need strong problem-solving skills to support development of solutions to complex problems within the school financial management settings. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or a related field. Desirable: Expertise with analytical systems/tools i.e. Microsoft suite, Oracle Analytics, Student Resource Package. How to Apply Applications should include: * a resume (no more than 2-3 pages); and * a cover letter that responds to each of the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2-pages). About the Division Financial Services Division, designs and implements financial management principles, processes and systems to ensure that the Department and its managers in central office, regions, schools and statutory authorities have the necessary support to execute their financial management responsibilities. About the Branch School Finance and Resources Branch, manages the efficient and effective allocation of resources to government and non-government schools, congruent with the Government's priorities and school education reform agenda within the departments planning and budget framework. About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Nectar Moutafis – Manager, SRP Budget Analysis and Reporting via (03) 7022 2236 or nectar.moutafis@education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 07 December 2025.