Business Manager ASO5

About the Role

• Exciting Opportunity with a Leading State Government Client

• Business Manager - AS05

• Hourly Rate - $58.86 per hour plus superannuation

• Start - Available immediately - 6 Month Contract (with potential for extension)

• Location: Adelaide CBD

Join a flexible State Government team! Are you an experienced finance and business professional looking to provide strategic financial support within the public sector? Do you have a passion for management accounting, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement? If so, we want you on the team!

Our State Government client is seeking a Business Manager to play a key role in delivering core management accounting support and financial advisory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong analytical background to partner with key organisational leaders and contribute to meaningful public sector outcomes in South Australia.

About the Role: As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets and submissions in consultation with management, monitor performance, and investigate expenditure variances and trends.

• Reconciliations & Transaction Management: Perform monthly reconciliations (such as budgeted vs. actual full time employee) and ensure journals, accruals, and invoices are accurately processed in financial systems.

• Management Accounting & Financial Analysis: Provide core management accounting support by analysing monthly performance, evaluating cost efficiencies, and developing project cost/benefit analyses.

• Financial Reporting & Statements: Produce informative monthly financial reports, commentary, and assist in the preparation of financial statements for senior leadership.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner with directorate management teams, clinical leaders, and central finance to provide clear, timely financial advice and business support.

About You:
To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or Business (CPA or CA accreditation is highly regarded).

• Demonstrated experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Proven ability to perform complex reconciliations and manage financial transactions accurately.

• Strong proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills, with a talent for presenting financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions, influence stakeholders, and foster a cooperative environment across division teams and central finance.

How to Apply: If you are ready to apply for this opportunity, please select “Apply”. If you have any questions about the role or would like a confidential discussion about the position, please contact to sarah.wright@randstad.com.au.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.