Finance Partnering & Insights Lead (Temporary Opportunity - up to 12 months)

NSW Public Service Commission; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Finance Partnering & Insights Lead on a fixed-term basis to deliver expert financial support across divisions. The role focuses on financial modelling, scenario testing and performance evaluation to guide funding decisions and optimise sustainability of programs.

The position requires significant experience in financial partnering within a large organisation, and a CPA CA ANZ or equivalent membership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial partnering and insights within a large organisation.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with financial modelling expertise.
• Bachelor qualification in Accounting/Business/Economics/Commerce and CPA CA ANZ membership or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist financial insights and decision support to divisional and agency leaders.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality commentary on divisional and cluster financial performance.

Skills

Financial partnering

Insights

Financial analysis

Modelling

Scenario testing

Performance evaluation

Education

Bachelor qualification in Accounting/Business/Economics/Commerce

Job description

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Finance Partnering & Insights Lead (Temporary Opportunity - up to 12 months)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 110950

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

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’ll provide specialist financial insights and decision support to divisional and agency leaders across Transport and act as a subject matter expert in financial analysis, modelling, and business partnering, enabling leaders to understand cost drivers, evaluate funding options, and optimise the financial sustainability of programs and services.

You’ll translate complex financial data into actionable insights, ensure alignment with central agency requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial management practices across the organisation.

You’ll prepare high-quality commentary, insights, and recommendations on divisional and cluster financial performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and cost drivers for executive audiences.

This role operates within our hybrid working model, requiring 50% workplace attendance. The home base for this role is Macquarie Park however; there will be flexibility to work from the offices of the supported divisions or branches.

Please note this role is a fixed term full time opportunity up to 12 months.

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

You possess significant experience in financial partnering, insights, and analysis within a large, complex organisation combined with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in financial modelling, scenario testing, and performance evaluation.

You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where delivery on tight deadlines is critical. You’re a self-starter, know how to build strong relationships, collaborate and communicate effectively to drive business outcomes.

You have a Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline (Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce) from an Australian university or equivalent overseas qualification, extensive and relevant professional experience and full professional membership with either CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), or an equivalent.

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 .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.