Associate Director FP&A

Infrastructure NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Job summary

Infrastructure NSW is seeking an Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, to lead the FP&A function in a major government infrastructure agency based in Sydney. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting and strategic financial advice, partnering with senior leaders to align financial planning with long-term priorities.

The role requires CPA/CA or equivalent and extensive experience in budgeting and forecasting for large-scale infrastructure and property development projects.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance and a CPA/CA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting with strong commercial accounting.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure/construction and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function, driving financial planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting.
• Develop long-term strategic financial models to inform decision-making.
• Partner with division leaders to develop budgets and forecasts and provide high-level financial insights.
• Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting to senior leadership.
• Provide cash flow forecasting and reporting to maintain funding levels.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, Ongoing full-time, Sydney

This role is a Clerk Grade 11/12, with a base salary for this role starting at $154,231 - $178,369 plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. In this role, you will drive best-practice financial planning, reporting, analysis, and forecasting, ensuring senior leaders are provided with timely, accurate, and insightful information to support informed decision-making. You will be responsible for continuously improving financial processes, systems, and tools, while delivering strategic advice that enables the organisation to achieve its objectives and long-term priorities.

Some of the key responsibilities for the role include:

• Lead the agency's annual financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and reporting, ensuring organisational objectives are achieved and financial risks are identified and mitigated.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic financial models to evaluate options, inform decision-making, and support future planning.
• Partner closely with division leaders to develop budgets and forecasts, providing high-level financial advice, analysis, and insights aligned with business and organisational priorities.
• Oversee the delivery of timely and accurate financial reports to key stakeholders, ensuring quality analysis of financial information to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Provide accurate cash flow forecasting and reporting to maintain appropriate funding levels and support effective financial management.

About You

You will bring tertiary qualifications in Finance and a CPA, CA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification, supported by strong commercial accounting experience in budgeting and forecasting. You will have a proven track record in large-scale infrastructure construction, property development, and mixed-use projects, with demonstrated expertise in financial modelling, analysis, and the management of complex development and construction agreements. You will also have experience working with multiple advisors across diverse specialist disciplines to support successful project outcomes.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please refer to the role description

For any questions regarding recruitment please email Stephanie Vale at ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.

Why Join INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.

Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, carers, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, veterans, and women. We aim to make all roles flexible and will consider requests for flexible work arrangements.

Please be advised candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, which may include verification of qualifications, employment history, police clearance, and other relevant assessments.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

For technical support, please contact *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 ***