Manager - Commercial, Financial & Infrastructure Advisory

Scyneadvisory; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scyneadvisory is seeking a senior infrastructure advisory professional in Australia to lead multi-disciplinary projects for government and public sector clients. You will translate objectives into concrete strategies, develop robust financial models and manage workstreams across the infrastructure lifecycle.

You will mentor team members, contribute to proposals and deliver client-ready dashboards and analyses to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, project management, property or development, finance, business, commerce, engineering, law, urban planning or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience delivering commercial, financial, economic or infrastructure advisory engagements, preferably for government or public sector clients.
• Ability to develop robust financial and Cost-Benefit Analysis models.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to client stakeholders.
• Experience with dashboards and geospatial outputs (Tableau, QGIS).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project and workstream delivery, translating client objectives into strategies, plans and high-quality advisory outcomes.
• Support clients across the infrastructure lifecycle including strategy, planning, business cases, procurement and financing.
• Analyse current systems, operating models and processes to identify shortcomings and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports, presentations and models within agreed timeframes and quality standards.
• Develop analytical models, data workflows, dashboards and outputs to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate inputs from specialists and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to proposals and knowledge development within the consulting team.
• Build relationships with government and infrastructure client stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate commercial, financial, economic and infrastructure advisory outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Presentations

Education

Bachelor degree in economics, project management, property or development, finance, business, commerce, engineering, law, urban planning or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

QGIS

Excel

Job description

Lead day-to-day project and workstream delivery, translating client objectives into clear strategies, plans, activities, responsibilities, timelines and high-quality advisory outcomes.

Support clients across the infrastructure lifecycle, including strategy and planning, options assessment, business cases, procurement, funding and financing, delivery and asset management.

Analyse and evaluate clients' current systems, structures, operating models, workflows, records, reports and procedures to identify organisational shortcomings, improvement opportunities and evidence-based options.

Lead the preparation of clear, concise and impactful reports, presentations, models and other deliverables within agreed timeframes and quality standards.

Develop and oversee analytical models, data processing workflows, dashboards and visual outputs that support robust analysis, communicate insights clearly and inform client decision-making.

Provide clients with clear written and verbal updates on progress, risks, dependencies and recommended actions.

Facilitate workshops, training sessions, stakeholder engagements and working sessions to gather inputs, test findings, build alignment and support successful project delivery.

Apply structured problem solving and contemporary industry thinking to identify the key challenges facing clients and develop practical, innovative and implementable solutions.

Develop learning materials, frameworks, guidance notes, tools and supporting documentation that help clients and project teams embed recommendations and apply consistent ways of working.

Coordinate inputs from specialists across different backgrounds and disciplines, ensuring analysis and advice are integrated, consistent and aligned to engagement objectives.

Provide guidance, oversight and mentorship to junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their technical and professional development.

Contribute to proposals, pitches, business cases, knowledge development, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and best practice within the consulting team, while demonstrating Scyne's values and ethical standards.

Build trusted and productive relationships with government, public sector and infrastructure client stakeholders, developing a clear understanding of their objectives, project needs and operating context.

Work closely with engagement leaders and multidisciplinary project teams to plan, coordinate and deliver commercial, financial, economic and infrastructure advisory outcomes.

Collaborate across the Commercial, Financial & Infrastructure practice and broader Scyne business, drawing on diverse sector, technical and functional expertise.

Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders and external advisers to coordinate inputs, resolve issues and support the successful delivery of projects.

Lead and support junior team members through clear direction, quality review, coaching and constructive feedback, while contributing to an inclusive and high-performing team environment.

Experience delivering commercial, financial, economic or infrastructure advisory engagements, preferably for government or public sector clients.

Understanding of the development and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and major projects across sectors such as transport, energy, housing, health or social infrastructure.

Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to discuss project-specific issues with clients, staff and multidisciplinary teams at different levels of an organisation.

Demonstrated critical thinking, research and analytical capability, with a natural inclination for structured problem solving and intellectual curiosity.

Proficient in developing robust financial and Cost-Benefit Analysis models, leveraging dynamic scenario testing to generate reliable outputs that support strategic, evidence-based decision-making.

Demonstrated experience in processing, analysing and interpreting complex organisational data using analytics and workflow tools to deliver reliable insights and support project delivery.

Experienced in building intuitive dashboards and geospatial outputs using Tableau and QGIS to translate complex technical information into clear, practical, and client-ready visual formats.

Ability to produce high-quality, concise and impactful proposals, recommendations, reports, presentations, analytical outputs and client-ready documentation within agreed timeframes.

Experience planning and managing defined project workstreams, coordinating team activities and maintaining quality, timelines and client expectations.

Professional judgement and demeanour, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, project management, property or development, finance, business, commerce, engineering, law, urban planning or an equivalent discipline. A relevant master's degree is preferred.

A continuous learning mindset,