Chief Financial Officer - EnergyCo

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 248,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergyCo NSW is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial functions, strategy, budgets and performance in a fast-paced public sector environment. You will guide financial reporting, governance and partnerships, enabling project delivery and responsible for financial compliance and value creation.

The role demands seasoned finance leadership, strong external stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of NSW Government policies and Australian accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Member of a recognised professional accounting body (CA/CPA).
• Experience in long-term financial projections, budgeting and cashflow management.
• Experience applying NSW Government Sector financial legislation and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial functions of EnergyCo NSW with responsibility for financial strategy, budgets and financial performance.
• Oversee financial management frameworks, analysis and reporting, and external partnerships.
• Provide trusted financial guidance to EnergyCo’s executive leadership and support project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with public sector standards while enabling efficient operations.

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA Australia

Job description

Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!

Lead the implementation of the Network Infrastructure Strategy to providing 20 year blue print for the transformation of the NSW electricity system

• Permanent opportunity leading the Finance function of EnergyCo
• Newcastle or Sydney location preferred |Hybrid working from home and office supported
• SEB1 level role | TRP commencing from $275,912

EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy to deliver clean electricity to the people of NSW as coal-fired power stations near closure.

About the Opportunity

Our EnergyCo NSW Chief Operations Office team is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial functions of the organisation with responsibility for its financial strategy, budgets and financial performance, financial management frameworks, analysis and reporting, partnerships within the business, with service providers and external stakeholders. The CFO needs to be agile in a fast-paced environment and able to implement practical solutions to maintain compliance while supporting project delivery and business operations.

The CFO is a trusted advisor to EnergyCo’s Chief Executive and leadership team, upholding ethical and professional standards and the public sector values. The role leads a team delivering high-quality advice and services to ensure Energy Co achieves optimal operational and commercial outcomes to deliver the NSW Government’s ambitious electricity infrastructure policies and programs.

About You

You will be a highly experienced Finance leader with a background in commercial operations and a strong knowledge of the application of the NSW Government Sector financial legislation, directions and policies, and Australian Accounting Standards. You will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills as you will be responsible for providing financial reporting to key executives both internal and external to the organisation.

• A member of a recognised professional accounting body such as Chartered Accountants Australia & NZ or Certified Practicing Accountants Australia.
• Success in developing long-term financial projections and business plans, managing and developing financial reports and budgets in an operational and project environment, cashflow management within limited funding envelopes, project performance reporting and forecasting.
• Experience in assessing and determining accounting treatment for highly technical and unique commercial transactions within a public sector context.

For more information read the full Role Description:Chief Financial Officer

EnergyCo plays a pivotal role in the NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap , which aims to transform the state’s electricity system into one that is cheap, clean, and reliable. As Infrastructure Planner under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020, EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of the State’s first five Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and the first two priority network infrastructure projects (PTIPs), which are located in the Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter Central Coast, and Illawarra regions. We work closely with communities, investors, and industry to investigate, plan, recommend and coordinate generation, storage and network infrastructure projects.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November at 11:55PM.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

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