Financial Analyst

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

Group/Division/Branch

The Balance Sheet Management team is responsible for managing the State’s cash and banking system, funding requirements for State and Government businesses and providing advice to the Treasurer on borrowing and guarantee requests from Government businesses. The team also closely manages relationships with the credit rating agencies that rate the State, monitoring key metrics and advising on implications for the State’s fiscal and debt management strategies.  The team is also responsible for implementing a $2.1 billion Victorian Government initiative that makes low-interest rate finance and government guarantees available for social and affordable housing projects.

Balance Sheet Management is one of three teams in the Financial Assets and Liabilities Group and Workplace Safety (FAL&WS) which sits within DTF’s Commercial Division. FAL&WS provides advice and reports on the State’s financial assets and liabilities and associated financial risks and workplace safety related matters. The other two teams within FAL &WS include Financial Policy and Workplace Safety Reform.

About the role

The role of financial analyst will focus on transaction banking data, insight, and reporting.  The role will also support the delivery of  banking and payments initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the State’s transaction banking database.
• Provide ongoing and ad hoc data analysis and insights.
• Development of management reporting.
• Support whole of government banking projects and where appropriate provide financial analysis, reporting and end to end process mapping.
• Contribute to quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to inform policy advice.
• Communicate and consult in an effective and influential manner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute positively to team culture and foster a collaborative team environment.

Key Selection Criteria

• Data Literacy: Strong understanding of data collection, storage and analysis, with the ability to produce descriptive statistics and clear data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to analyse problems from first principles applying policy and process guidance to develop well-reasoned solutions. Ability to identify benefits, risks and costs, and defines clear, practical steps for implementation.
• Communication skills: Experience preparing high-quality briefings and advice both verbally and in writing; including the ability to convey complex issues persuasively and effectively in plain language.
• Teamwork skills: Experience in working with others in the pursuit of common goals in a collaborative and constructive manner.
• Stakeholder engagement skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support achievement of outcomes.

Experience and qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in banking and finance, economics, accounting or a related field are required.

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

Further Information

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Catherine McKean, Senior Manager, 0416 066 821 catherine.mckean@dtf.vic.gov.au

How to apply

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close at midnight on 2 April 2026. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.

As per Position Description attached