Budgeting & Forecasting Lead

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW – Sydney International Airport NSW is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across a broad portfolio. You will align budgets with governance requirements and strategic priorities, delivering clear, evidence-based insights for executive decisions.

With extensive Treasury knowledge and stakeholder management, you will drive financial governance, model development and reporting while fostering continuous improvement in budgeting

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning within large, complex government or public sector organisations.
• Strong understanding of Treasury and statutory processes, funding frameworks and strategic resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to influence decision making.
• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline; full membership of a recognised accounting body (e.g., CPA Australia, CA ANZ, ACCA).

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with governance requirements and strategic priorities.
• Provide expert financial advice on labour costing, workforce planning and savings initiatives with executive-facing insights.
• Develop and maintain financial models, budget reporting and funding submissions for strategic planning and Treasury negotiations.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to support governance and transparent reporting while driving continuous improvement.
• View role description and information pack for more details.

Job description

Transport for NSW – Sydney International Airport NSW

You’re ready to be the steward across a portfolio of work to enable outcomes.

You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.

In this role, you'll:

You will lead the organisations budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring budgets align with governance requirements and strategic priorities.

You will provide expert financial advice on labour costing, workforce planning and savings initiatives, while delivering analysis and insights to support executive decision making.

You will develop and maintain financial models, budget reporting and funding submissions that inform strategic planning and Treasury negotiations.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation to support collaborative planning, robust financial governance and transparent reporting, while driving continuous improvement in budgeting and forecasting practices.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You have significant experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning within large, complex government or public sector organisations, with a strong understanding of Treasury and Statutory processes, funding frameworks and strategic resource allocation.

Your strong communication and stakeholder management skills allow you to build trusted relationships across senior government, executive and business stakeholders, influence decision making and navigate competing priorities in a complex operating environment.

You are confident engaging at the executive level and can lead challenging conversations, provide constructive advice and present clear, evidence based recommendations to support informed decision making and organisational outcomes.

Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, supported by substantial industry experience. Supported by full membership of a recognised professional accounting body (e.g., CPA Australia, CA ANZ, ACCA).

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.