Finance Manager

ClearCompany; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 149,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A government authority is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management and provide expert advice across the organization. The successful candidate will manage budgets, support strategic decisions, and lead a team of finance professionals. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to organizational objectives are essential. This position is based in Sydney CBD and offers hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working options

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven record of financial performance management.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders on financial issues.
• Ability to lead and coach finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial analysis and management reporting.
• Lead the development and oversight of budgets.
• Implement financial controls and governance frameworks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Depth of experience in people management

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Proactive attitude

Education

Tertiary accounting qualifications

Job description

Finance Manager, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD + hybrid/flexible working options available

An ongoing opportunity has become available for aproactive individual to join the NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) Financeteam at the Department of Customer Service. This role involves overseeing the preparation of financial analysis and management reporting to support informed strategic decision-making. The position plays a key part in enhancing the Authority’s operational performance through sound financial management practices and providing strategic on budgets, forecasts, financial management, risks and opportunities.

• Ongoing opportunity
• Based in Sydney CBD + hybrid/flexible workingoptions available
• Salary, Clerk grade 11/12: $149,739 - $173,174+super, commensurate with experience

The role reports directly to the Director Finance and works with key stakeholders across the Finance and Procurement function to support the successful delivery of the organisational objectives.

Key accountabilities

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and provide financial advice to both financial and non-financial senior stakeholders.
• Provide expert financial advice that informs strategic decisions and supports effective responses to financial performance opportunities.
• Direct strategic and operational financial reporting and analysis to support effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Lead the development and oversight of capital and operating budgets, financial modelling, and forward estimates to support organisational priorities.
• Support the implementation of robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices to ensure compliance and long-term financial sustainability.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Play a key role in uplifting and maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required to support the optimal delivery of service for customers.

Key requirements

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to rapidly develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Depth of experience in people management.
• A proactive individual who is keen to contribute to wider organisational objectives.
• Tertiary accounting qualifications and membership of a recognised professional accounting body.

What we will need from you:

To start your journey towards joining our team, please click on the link below and attach your resume and cover letter.

In the cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149,739 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via [e-mail].

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Closing Date: 10am Monday 1st December

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