Finance Business Partner Power Services

Northern Territory Government JOB DESCRIPTION Job title Finance Business Partner Power Services Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 4 Position no. 41995 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Business unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin Reports to Senior Manager Business Finance Reports to P/no. 24324 Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and Inclusion and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the diversity and recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position Special Measures and the merit process, click here recruitment plans Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary qualifications Applicants listed in your application. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here Information If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills, about Selected information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding of Applicants Merit the reasons for decision. For further information: click here PRIMARY OBJECTIVE Provide high-quality strategic financial guidance, leadership and insight for their operational business unit, interpreting business needs, challenging the business, delivering meaningful quantitative and qualitative information which will ensure the strategic path chosen will create value against an acceptable level of risk. This will be a key enabler for Power and Water Corporation (PWC) to achieve its core business objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered Business Partner

• As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in articulating, achieving and evaluating the vision, strategic directions and financial

performance of the operating lines of business including but not limited to: o Financial advice, through the development, review and endorsement of business cases from a financial perspective. o Capital investment analysis, management and reporting to enhance delivery of the Capital Management program. o Financial modelling. o Analysis of cost management and revenue opportunities that will create value for the business.

• Provide expert risk-based financial advice to the Executive General Managers and their leadership team that is insightful and responsive to the

needs of PWC as a whole as well as the line of business specifically.

• Implement and provide oversight of the budget process for those who are responsible for budget management within the lines of business,

including Project Managers and Administrators.

• Ensure there is sufficient and capable resources for the delivery of client focused support services that are effective and efficient of the core

operational and strategic environments of PWC.

• Developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with all key stakeholders and representing the operating lines of

business where necessary.

• Accountable for leading the delivery of monthly financial reporting, Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) submissions and working capital

management. Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

• Coach and assist the development of strategies and action plans to improve team engagement and morale.
• With the support and advice of the People and Culture Business Partners, provide guidance to all employees using relevant information, ensuring

all employee relations issues are dealt with in an appropriate manner.

• Coach employees on problems affecting work performance.

Business Planning

• In consultation with the Business Unit and Chief Financial Officer, assist in establishing performance targets and participate in business planning

and strategy determinations.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and other management plans with respect to Finance and Business Services.

Leadership

• Provide effective leadership to ensure there is sufficient and capable resources for the delivery of financial services to the business units.
• Ownership and accountability for driving meaningful and sustainable change across Finance and Business Services (including investing and

building sustainable capabilities among employees, while increasing engagement and job satisfaction).

• Act under own initiative and be able to respond pro-actively in a changing and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage upwards at Senior Management level and obtain support in an environment of conflicting priorities and perspectives.
• Development and review of MyPlans for direct reports.

LAST UPDATED: April 2025 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________ AT POWER AND WATER: Northern Territory Government Job description COMPETENCY PROFILE “HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Waters 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 1-2 No. of Indirect Reports Key Interactions: Executive Leadership Team, Strategic Leadership Group, Chief Financial Officer, All Employees. COMPLIANCE We expect you to:

• Actively align, support and promote Power and Waters Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates

achievement through its people.

• Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Waters 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 Waters Code of Conduct , Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you 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 • Senior level leadership, financial advisory, technical, analytical • Well-developed experience in providing expert, risk-based and collaborative skills with the ability to strategically interpret financial advice, resolution of complex and sensitive financial and manage the business, political and organisational issues, and the delivery of quality outcomes. environment. • Superior people skills, with proven experience in managing

• High level business acumen with proven ability to strategically successful teams in a busy and demanding work environment

manage competing demands and priorities, to work effectively to ensure work objectives are met within specified time in a commercial environment. frames.

• Well-developed skills and ability to adopt appropriate risk • Comprehensive knowledge of accounting concepts and their

management and change management strategies to align practical application. business units and business practices. • Extensive experience in the development, analysis and

• Superior communication, written and interpersonal skills to presentation of monthly financial management reports,

operate effectively in senior executive environments and with budgets and forecasting to key internal and external politically sensitive issues. stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive teams to deliver quality • Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining

financial services, change (culture and business networks and influence a wide range of stakeholders. transformation) and continuous improvement. Desirable • Tertiary qualifications in finance, business, management, or • Relevant experience in a regulated utility or commercial other relevant discipline with either Chartered Accountant or environment, or Government owned Corporation. Certified Practicing Accountant qualification. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. Contact Candice Thomson on 08 8923 4675 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 weeks annual leave. Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319902 Approved March 2025 Vacancy closes 21/04/2025 Graciano Chatikobo Chief Financial Officer Finance and Business Services AT POWER AND WATER:

Information :

• Company : Power and Water Corporation
• Position : Finance Business Partner Power Services
• Location : Darwin NT
• Country : AU