Chief Financial Officer

NSW Treasury; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

NSW Treasury seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead financial stewardship at the centre of government in Sydney. You will provide strategic financial leadership for Treasury and its entities, oversee Crown accounts, budgeting and reporting, and drive performance through robust controls and modern financial systems.

As a trusted adviser to the Secretary, Treasurer and senior executives, you will shape finance strategy, manage risk, and lead a high‑calibre team through transformation

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience across complex financial management disciplines.
• Ability to provide clear, influential, evidence-based advice to senior officials.
• Proven track record leading large finance teams through change.
• CA ANZ or CPA membership and tertiary/postgraduate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large finance function with autonomy and accountability.
• Oversee statutory reporting, budgeting, analysis and Crown accounts management.
• Strengthen controls and governance across the finance function.
• Lead digital transformation in finance, automation and improved systems.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Advise the Secretary, Ministers and senior leadership on financial matters.

Skills

Senior leadership

Financial governance

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

CA ANZ or CPA

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree or higher

Job description

NSW Treasury is seeking a talented Chief Financial Officer to lead financial stewardship at the centre of the government.

• Employment type: Fixed Term
• Employment period: Up to 12 months
• Grade/Band: Public ServiceSenior Executive Band 1
• Location: Sydney CBD, with flexible working arrangements available
• Applications close: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59 pm

A distinctive CFO opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead a finance function with a scope few agency CFO roles can match. As Chief Financial Officer of NSW Treasury, you will provide strategic financial leadership for Treasury and the 21 reportable entities for which it is responsible, while overseeing complex Crown and Treasury-administered activities, residual entities and central government transactions.

At the centre of government, you will combine disciplined financial stewardship with forward-looking transformation. You will be a trusted adviser to Treasury's senior leadership and governance bodies, provide authoritative advice on complex financial matters, and strengthen the systems, controls and capabilities that underpin confident decision-making and public value.

Role impact and its impact

Reporting to the Executive Director, Treasury Finance and Services, you will lead a substantial finance function and operate with considerable autonomy and accountability for the quality, integrity and accuracy of its advice and outputs. Your remit reaches beyond traditional agency finance and includes statutory reporting, budgeting and analysis, Crown accounts management, residual entities and portfolio-wide financial leadership.

• Set financial strategy, policy and reporting frameworks for Treasury, Crown activities and residual entities.
• Provide timely and authoritative advice to the Secretary, Treasurer, Ministers, Cabinet, senior executives, boards and agencies on accounting, budgeting, funding, governance, value for money and emerging financial management issues.
• Lead statutory and management reporting, the annual audit process, budget analysis and the provision of high-quality financial and performance information.
• Strengthen financial systems, governance, controls, processes and knowledge management, using digital tools and automation to reduce manual effort and improve assurance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team through change, building capability, resilience, collaboration and a strong service culture.
• Represent Treasury across government and in professional forums, building trusted relationships with agencies, auditors, accounting bodies and other jurisdictions.

You will join the Financial Management and Services group. Read more about our Groups and Divisions here.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

The team

The Treasury Finance team sits within the Treasury Finance and Services Division, part of the Financial Management and Services Group. Treasury Finance is a team of approximately 35 professionals, including 5 direct reports, responsible for financial control and reporting, budgeting and analysis, business partnering, Crown accounts management and financial governance.

The team operates within a broader division that provides corporate services across Treasury, including finance, people and talent, communications, strategic planning and governance, and inclusion and capability. As Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key leadership role within this executive cohort, contributing to both Treasury's financial stewardship and broader organisational priorities.

What you can bring to the role

We are seeking an accomplished and contemporary finance executive who combines technical authority with strategic judgement, enterprise leadership and a strong commitment to integrity. You will bring:

• Substantial senior leadership experience across complex financial management disciplines, including financial control, reporting, budgeting, analysis, governance and risk.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, influential and evidence-based advice on complex and sensitive matters to senior executives, boards, ministers and other high-level stakeholders.
• A record of leading large, capable teams through change while maintaining quality, delivery and a strong control environment.
• Exceptional judgement, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities, tight timeframes and diverse stakeholder expectations.
• Experience improving finance operating models, systems and processes, with system implementation, digitisation and automation experience highly regarded.
• Strong strategic, analytical, conceptual and project management capability, together with the ability to translate complexity into practical decisions and action.
• Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in accounting, finance, economics, business management or an equivalent relevant discipline, together with current CA ANZ or CPA qualification and membership.

Why join NSW Treasury?

NSW Treasury is the NSW Government's principal whole-of-government financial and economic adviser. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial stewardship in an organisation that informs major government decisions and manages financial responsibilities of significant breadth and complexity.

• Influence decision-making at the centre of government.
• Lead a finance function spanning Treasury operations, Crown activities and multiple reportable and residual entities.
• Shape the next phase of finance transformation through stronger systems, automation, controls and capability.
• Work closely with senior leaders, boards, agencies and sector CFOs on matters with broad public impact.
• Build and lead an expert team committed to integrity, collaboration and high-quality outcomes for the people of NSW.

Important information: workforce mobility matching

This vacancy is being advertised while NSW Treasury participates in a sector-wide workforce mobility matching process. Any suitable employee identified through that process will receive priority consideration in accordance with NSW Government workforce management arrangements. The mobility matching outcome may affect the progression of this recruitment process and may result in the vacancy being filled through mobility arrangements rather than through this advertised process. Candidates are encouraged to apply; however, the sector-wide mobility matching process will take precedence in determining how the vacancy is ultimately filled.

Eligibility and pre-employment checks

To be eligible for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia. NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses or employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically stated. The successful candidate will be required to complete satisfactory employment screening checks and provide confirmation of relevant tertiary and professional qualifications before commencement.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement.

As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.

As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ken Boots, Head of Talent Acquisition, NSW Treasury: [e-mail]

Close of applications: 11:59 pm – Monday 12 October 2026