Manager - Commercial, Finance and Infrastructure

Scyne Advisory Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flex working

Additional leave

Employee share options

Device reimbursement

Wellness and lifestyle benefits

Sonder

Job summary

Scyne Advisory Pty is seeking a Manager for the Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure (CFI) Advisory team in Australia. You will lead complex financial and commercial advisory engagements across infrastructure sectors, shaping investment cases and procurement strategies for government clients.

You will develop advanced financial models, mentor junior staff, drive business development, and maintain strong client relationships while communicating persuasively with senior stakeholders, including

Qualifications

• Interest in infrastructure and related sectors (transport, energy, etc.)
• Strong financial analysis and commercial acumen with procurement exposure
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to stakeholders
• Experience delivering on government or public-sector projects
• Ability to mentor junior staff and manage competing priorities
• Minimum five years in commercial or financial advisory roles

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commercial and financial advisory engagements across diverse sectors
• Develop comprehensive financial modelling and analysis
• Support procurement strategies and commercial frameworks in investment and business cases
• Manage business case aspects to support major investment decisions
• Contribute to proposals, client relationships and market positioning
• Mentor junior team members and drive high delivery standards
• Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders including government clients and boards

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial advisory

Infrastructure sector

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

BD & proposals

Education

Commerce/Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling software

Job description

One purpose, one practice

We are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices:

• Transformation
• Risk, Programs and Cyber
• Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure (CFI)

Job Description

The team - Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure (CFI) Advisory

Our CFI Team brings together expertise in investment strategy, economics, commercial advisory, procurement, actuarial analysis and restructuring and dispute processes. We deliver enhanced commercial outcomes, optimised financial performance and sustainability and improved infrastructure outcomes through the planning, procurement and deliver of major infrastructure projects.

Our Infrastructure services span business case and investment appraisal, commercial structuring, procurement and transaction advisory, and robust financial and project finance analytics and decision-making support. We provide commercial rigour, financial discipline and strategic insight, working collaboratively with project teams, executives and stakeholders to enhance project value.

Our expertise covers a range of sectors – including transport, energy, social infrastructure, Defence and national security, water and real estate – advising across all phases of the investment lifecycle. We support clients develop and deliver new assets, improve operational outcomes, optimise portfolios and initiate asset sales or disposals.

The opportunity

Our practice is growing, and we are seeking a Manager with strong financial and commercial acumen, comfortable across multiple sectors, and ready to work collaboratively as part of a high performing team.

In this role you will

• Support delivery of commercial and financial advisory engagements across a diverse range of sectors
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive financial modelling and analysis
• Support development of procurement and contracting strategies and commercial frameworks as part of the investment and business case and through the procurement process
• Manage and develop relevant aspects of business and investment cases to support major investment and transaction decisions
• Work with our leadership to grow the practice - contributing to business development, proposals, client relationships, thought leadership and market positioning
• Manage and mentor junior team members, drive high standards of delivery, and build capability within the team
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with senior stakeholders - including government clients, C-suite and board members, project and cross-functional multi disciplined teams

What we're looking for

Aligned with our values, you are collaborative by nature and thrive in an environment that supports, challenges and celebrates as a team. You're motivated by opportunities to work on projects that share Australia's future and deliver lasting outcomes for our communities.

You care about the people you work with, respect diverse perspectives and reflect on the impact your actions have on others. You bring curiosity, drive, and a commitment to continuous learning - contributing to projects that make a tangible difference.

You approach your work with a growth mindset: you ask questions, challenge thinking, and explore new ideas to find better ways of doing things. You seek to understand our client's needs and put yourself in their shoes to deliver practical, meaningful results.

Above all, you act with integrity - doing what you say you'll do, doing the right thing when no one is watching, and speaking up when something doesn't feel right.

Qualifications

You bring a combination of:

• Interest in infrastructure and related sectors (e.g., transport, energy, social infrastructure, Defence and national security, water etc.).
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling capabilities with strong commercial acumen, which may include exposure to commercial contracts, procurement frameworks, different funding and financing models, investment related decision processes and / or transaction processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex narratives clearly and comfort presenting to and engaging client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables, work autonomously yet collaboratively, manage competing priorities and deliver to high standards.
• Business development mindset: capable of contributing to proposals, identifying new opportunities, building and nurturing positive client relationships.
• Interest in and capability to mentor and develop more junior staff.
• Minimum five years’ relevant experience in a commercial or financial advisory roles (or equivalent) in infrastructure or related industries in the public, private or not-for-profit sector.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, finance, law, economics, engineering or other similar disciplines.

Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires you to have an Australian Citizenship and be willing to undertake Baseline (or preferably NV1) clearance to support work with Defence and Federal Government. For more information, please go to https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability

Benefits

• Market leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Flex working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us.
• Additional leave: a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more!
• Employee share options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership.
• Smart Device reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That’s why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits: We’ll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle.
• Sonder: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.

Scyne Advisory: Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Impact

We champion a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising that collective intelligence and varied perspectives are crucial for delivering exceptional outcomes for Australia's public sector. We actively encourage applications from individuals within marginalised and historically underrepresented communities. Please advise us if you require any adjustments during the application process.

We are deeply passionate about improving outcomes for First Peoples, collaborating with government and community sectors on programs focused on First Nations clients, consumers, and communities. We highly value the profound knowledge, insights, capabilities, strength, resilience, and cultural competence of First Peoples.

Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive, seeking a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We consider ability, performance, potential, and alignment with our values, valuing unique experiences and contributions. Background checks and, if required, valid Commonwealth security clearances are part of our process.

For recruitment partners, please note that candidate submissions from search firms and recruiters are only accepted in alignment with a pre-existing, signed agreement for a specific position. Unsolicited resumes will not incur financial obligation.