Finance Capability and Systems Specialist

About us

Ports Victoria is the state's port regulator and independent maritime advisor to government. We coordinate vessel traffic for nearly 10,000 commercial ship movements annually, set standards for safe navigation through Victoria's commercial port waters, and manage the channels that connect the state to the world.

The system we regulate underpins Victoria's economy. More than 98 per cent of the state's international trade moves by sea, supporting over 88,000 jobs and $111 billion in annual trade value. Victoria’s freight trade task is projected to more than double by 2055. We provide government with the independent, long-term advice needed to plan for that future.

Ports Victoria is an equal opportunities employer and embraces the benefits that diversity in our workplace brings

How you will make an impact

This role will have a specific direction and focus for 6 months only.

Working closely with the CFO and the Head of Finance you will deliver finance systems, process and capability improvement.

This role will provide analysis, project leadership and implementation support across TechnologyOne CiA budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls and related processes.

You will be required to translate approved priorities into practical solutions, coordinate delivery, support adoption and hand over sustainable processes to business owners.

The role does not own Finance operations, statutory reporting, delegations, treasury, taxation, audit, procurement or contract management.

Key Area of Responsibility

Financial Management

You will provide specialist advice, lead practical implementation of improvements, systems integration and develop executive reporting and dashboards and build sustainable processes through documentation, guidance and knowledge transfer.

CiA Optimisation and Systems Leadership

You will lead TechnologyOne CiA optimisation and system improvements, working with internal stakeholders and external providers to deliver automation, reporting, integration, controls and user experience improvements aligned to CFO priorities.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning

You will support improved budgeting, forecasting and financial planning by developing tools, workflows, reporting and analysis that strengthen decision-making, forecast accuracy, user adoption and identification of financial risks and opportunities.

Procurement and Contact Management

You will support procurement and contract management improvements by implementing approved system and process changes, strengthening finance controls, and coordinating remediation, testing, documentation and adoption.

What can you bring to the role

To be successful in this role, you will bring

• CA or CPA qualifications,

• Strong finance systems and TechnologyOne CiA experience,

• Proven ability to deliver finance transformation, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and process improvement.

• You will be confident advising senior leaders, coordinating vendors and stakeholders,

• applying sound governance and controls, and

• leading practical change that builds capability and delivers sustainable outcomes.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience, we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. For a copy of the position description, please contact peopleculture@ports.vic.gov.au

We intended for this role to commence as soon as possible and may commence applicant screening and interviews prior to closure date.

Employment with Ports Victoria is subject to satisfactory background checks, including professional references and a character check. Employment maybe offered conditional to successful achievement of checks.

Ports Victoria welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and focuses on the essential requirements of the job, ensuring consistent and fair treatment of all applicants.