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Job Title


Finance Business Partner


Company : Yarra Valley Water


Location : Mitcham, South Australia


Created : 2025-04-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position overviewPartner with the business, to make the numbers countTrue hybrid working work from home and our Mitcham officePermanent, Full-Time opportunity$107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuationAbout usWere on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. Were one of Australias largest water utilities with over 30% of Victorias population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, youll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.We''re committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.The RoleYou will collaborate with the business to provide insightful commentary and financial analysis to support decision making. By coaching and supporting business groups with strategic financial advice, information and the tools to build strong financial literacy, you will be fostering valued and trusting relationships. You will be empowering our people with the knowledge to make well informed financial decisions.Your key responsibilitiesAct as a trusted advisor, where you will be the first point of call for your stakeholders, on all management accounting queries.Build and strengthen your relationships by providing key insights, variance and analysis, as well as problem solve finance and budget risks.Coordinating the completion of month-end finance processes and periodic performance reports to Executive, Board, and external stakeholders.Assist in the preparation of annual budget and Corporate Plan finance models.Leveraging business systems to optimise processes and streamline procedures.Manage the completion of other reporting obligations including budget updates for Department of Treasury and Finance, Annual Report, and other external reports.What were looking forYou will be passionate about upskilling the business with finance knowledge, and will thrive on being able to solve problems and looking for improvement opportunities, as well as:Tertiary qualification in Accounting and Ideally CA/CPA qualified or equivalentBusiness partnering experienceExcellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience and ability to challenge, influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders.Advanced skills with MS Excel and BIBeing resilient, well organised, but also flexible to manage shifting priorities.Being able to support the business with insightful analysis, trends and commentary.Focused on process improvement, innovation and automationWhy Yarra Valley Water?We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.$107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuationFlexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team.$650 home office set up allowance for eligible employeesFree and secure on-site parking with on-site caf at our Mitcham office14 weeks paid leave parental leave15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopauseRequest to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leaveTo read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook.How to applyApplications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.Closing date: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.auSuccessful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr