OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $138,631 - $162,076
Grade: VPSG6.1
Occupation: Finance
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/VGSO874

The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au

• Leadership role providing expertise over performance reporting, budgeting & forecasting and cost management functions at VGSO
• Deliver insights that drive decisions and support public value
• Hybrid working from home/office environment
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS 6.1 $138,631 - $162,076 plus superannuation per annum

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative finance leader who brings:

• Extensive experience in management accounting, with strong knowledge of financial and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to influence and support stakeholders using complex financial data, trend analysis, and performance metrics.
• Strategic leadership capability, with a track record of shaping finance functions through thought leadership and effective team management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights and reports clearly to executive leadership.
• Experience leading change and process improvement, including solving complex problems in environments without clear precedent.
• Strong business acumen, with a detail-oriented, analytical mindset and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, both internally and externally, to enhance performance and collaboration.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced financial modelling, with the ability to build and interpret complex models
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation platforms is highly regarded

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Manager, Finance Business Partnering, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the financial strategy at the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO). This role is responsible for embedding a finance business partnering model that fosters strong, trusted relationships across the organisation and delivers data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

You will:

• Lead a high-performing team to deliver both operational and strategic financial and procurement support to VGSO’s branches.
• Establish and embed a business partnering approach, ensuring finance is a proactive and trusted advisor across the organisation.
• Manage key financial processes, including month-end reporting, forecasting, and the annual budget cycle.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive informed decision-making, optimise financial performance, and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Uplift commercial capability across VGSO through education, leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee cost management and procurement governance

This is a unique opportunity to influence financial sustainability and operational excellence in a purpose-driven public sector environment.

The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au

• Leadership role providing expertise over performance reporting, budgeting & forecasting and cost management functions at VGSO
• Deliver insights that drive decisions and support public value
• Hybrid working from home/office environment
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS 6.1 $138,631 - $162,076 plus superannuation per annu