Management Accountant

Your new company

Are you an experienced Management Accountant, immediately available and looking for a new 6-mont contract? Our Perth-based State Government Department client is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their finance team, on a temporary contract basis and with the possibility of extension.

Your new role

• Provides business management analysis and support.
• Develops and manages program budgets.
• Analyses, evaluates, reports and provides advice on divisional performance against agreed indicators.
• Contributes to and coordinates the development of business plans.
• Develops and/or participates in the preparation of business cases for new/improved services to be presented to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to manage unplanned variance.
• Establish and monitor service arrangements with external providers (including through service-level agreements and contracts).
• Develops and maintains effective networks and working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, management, other public sector agencies and members of the community.
• Contributes to the development of targets for activity, expenditure and FTE requirements.
• In liaison with senior management, develops and manages program budgets, which includes: Preparing the annual budget, equipment and capital works submissions;
• Assisting in budget negotiations;
• Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to meet the financial constraints of the budget;
• Monitoring and reporting on divisional financial performance, including through the development and maintenance of appropriate financial systems and controls; and,
• Preparing financial and budgetary reports and statements.
• Assisting in identifying and providing financial input to proposals to improve the provision of patient services.
• Provides input to the ongoing management of the Asset Register.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in the development, implementation, and management of business systems and operational practices, including health information management systems.
• Demonstrated capability in preparing comprehensive business plans and well-structured business cases to support strategic initiatives and service improvements.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in budget formulation, monitoring, and financial management within a complex organisational setting.
• Strong conceptual and analytical abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality reports that clearly communicate complex information.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work flexibly, adapt to changing priorities, and apply innovative approaches to achieve performance targets.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise, consult, and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders across various contexts.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive market hourly rate.
• The opportunity to start the contract immediately.
• 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.

What you need to do now

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