Our Finance and Corporate Services Directorate is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst or a Financial Business Advisor to join the team in our Adelaide office. You will provide expert financial advice, analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making across the organisation. Additionally, you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring, to strengthen financial management and inform planning and service delivery outcomes.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification, meaning it may be filled by either a Senior Financial Analyst (ASO6) or a Financial Business Advisor (ASO7), depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to financial planning and strategic business priorities across the Department
• Support projects and initiatives that improve financial performance and service delivery
• Prepare and monitor budgets, reports, briefings and other key financial documents
• Use financial data and tools to support analysis, reporting and better decision-making
• Work with managers and stakeholders to support financial processes and resolve issues.

About you:

• You can build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• You are experienced in providing financial and business advice to support decision-making in large-scale environments
• You analyse complex information and use judgement to solve problems and make recommendations
• You are skilled in managing financial systems, data and reporting tools to support budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring
• You work independently to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes in a complex setting.

What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter: 
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

• You must have a current Working With Children Check

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.