Budget Analyst role within a State Government Organisation/n Budget Analyst

/n Are you an experienced finance qualified with astrong background in budgeting, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement?

/n Haysis currently seeking a skilled Budget Analyst to join a large WA Governmentdepartment on an initial three-month temporary assignment. This is an excellentopportunity to contribute to strategic budgeting, financial reporting, andresource planning within a complex and high-performing public sectorenvironment.

/n Your New Role

/n Working within adedicated Budget Management team, you will support the development, monitoring,and reporting of operational and capital budgets while providing financialadvice to a broad range of internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities willinclude: /n - Assisting with the preparation and review of annual budgets, resource plans, and financial submissions.

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- Monitoring expenditure against budget and conducting detailed variance analysis.

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- Supporting budget allocation processes across multiple business units.

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- Preparing financial reports, briefing notes, and recommendations for senior management.

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- Analysing funding sources, financial performance, and budget outcomes.

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- Maintaining and reconciling financial management systems, including Oracle, Hyperion, Treasury SIMS, and Excel-based reporting tools.

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- Assisting in the development and review of financial policies, procedures, and key performance indicators.

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- Providing financial advice and support to executives, business managers, and finance stakeholders.

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- Building strong working relationships across the organisation and contributing to financial capability development through knowledge sharing and training.

What You'll Need to Succeed/n

/nTo be successfulin this role, you will demonstrate:/n

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- Previous experience in financial management, budgeting, analysis, and reporting within a large or complex organisation.

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- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.

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- Experience using corporate financial management systems and reporting tools.

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- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and submissions.

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- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including experience working with senior leaders.

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- The ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing competing priorities.

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- A proactive approach to identifying financial issues and recommending practical solutions.

Relevant tertiaryqualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline, alongwith progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body, will behighly regarded. Public sector experience and knowledge of government budget processesare advantageous, but not essential. /n

/nWhat You'll Get in Return/n

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- Opportunity to work within a large and complex government organisation.

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- Exposure to strategic budget management and financial planning activities.

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- Collaborative team environment with experienced finance professionals.

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- Initial three-month contract with an immediate start available.

What You Need to Do Now/n

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/nIf you'reinterested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV.Alternatively, contact the Hays Accountancy & Finance team for aconfidential discussion regarding this role and other opportunities currentlyavailable./n

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📌 Budget Analyst (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth