Financial Analyst

Description:

Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Financial Analyst
Classification Administrative and Corporate Services 3ACS Position No. 47653
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Core Operations – Project Delivery Management Location Darwin
Reports to Quantity Surveyor Estimator Reports to P/No. 47589
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recruitment plans Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority
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Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
Applicants qualifications listed in your application.
Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
Merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Working as an advisor to the project readiness function, this role will play a central role in assessing financial viability and feasibility for the Project
Delivery Management (PDM) pipeline of work. This role drives cost and variance analysis across ongoing projects while working with other PDM
team members to identify and implement strategic improvement opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Financial Analysis:

• Assess PDM projects and programs pre-delivery to assess financial viability and feasibility as a key input into the readiness function.
• Act as a consultant to both the Power Services and Water Services business units during business case creation to ensure alignment with PDM

readiness criteria. Contributes to the budget forecasting process.

• Drive project cost analysis and review, working with broader PDM team to identify bundling opportunities.
• Create financial reporting and variance analysis to support strategic assessment. Supports business partners ensuring project financial data is

posted into key systems in a timely manner.

• Responsible for assisting Project Managers through provision of financial data for inclusion into project closure reporting.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project managers, finance teams, Senior Managers and Executives to align financial models

with project objectives.

• Attend regular meetings and briefings with stakeholders to discuss financial performance while also developing a suite of reporting to articulate

analytical findings, issues, and risks.

• Act as the primary point of contact for portfolio budget related queries, ensuring responsive and effective communication.
• Seek out and define channels for capturing stakeholder feedback to strengthen relationships, improve analysis and modelling outcomes, and

portfolio reporting suite.

• Support decision makers by analysing data related to project performance, risks and financials. Presenting recommendations to senior

leadership for informed decision making.
Reporting and monitoring

• Continuously evaluate project performance metrics and identify areas for improvement to be addressed.
• Capture lessons learned and apply them to enhance project readiness.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure program deliverables meet established standards.
• Conduct regular reviews to assess program progress and quality of deliverables.
• Conduct internal audits to assist in the review and development of ongoing improvement processes, policies and procedures, identifying any

gaps in systems and implementing changes as needed.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
LAST UPDATED: Jul-2024 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
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Job Description Northern Territory Government
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: Business Unit Senior Management, Senior Management, External Stakeholders, Executive Leadership Team, PDM
Team Project Managers and Program Managers, Enterprise Project Management Office
COMPLIANCE
We expect you to:

• Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates

achievement through its people.

• Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero

Harm

• Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Code of Conduct , Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts and legal demands. Manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power and Water risk management
framework.

• Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)

SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience
Essential • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the • Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, data analysis
ability to communicate complex financial information to a and financial modelling.
range of stakeholders. • Experience applying financial forecasting, budgeting and

• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality analysis, reporting scenario analysis to inform strategic decision making.

services and continuous improvement. • Comprehensive knowledge of the project and program

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability obtain lifecycle and reporting requirements.

insights from large, complex datasets using intelligence
tools such as Power BI and Tableau
Desirable • Tertiary qualifications in engineering, finance, • Knowledge of project management software such as Oracle
management, or other relevant discipline Primavera, Microsoft Project

• Experience with programming languages Python, SQL or • Relevant experience in a regulated utility or commercial

similar environment, or Government owned Corporation.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Philip Small on 08 8924 5041 for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading and the
value of an extra week’s annual leave.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=318137 Approved 18/11/2024
Vacancy Closes 07/04/2025 Philip Small
Senior Manager Controls and Assurance, PDM Core Operations
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