Manager External Budgeting

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a senior financial professional to lead Sydney Metro’s budgeting and forecasting, ensuring alignment with NSW Treasury frameworks and delivering accurate forward estimates. The role spans enterprise-wide budgeting in PRIME/Hyperion, robust scenario modelling, and high-quality external reporting with governance across SAP systems.

The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor with deep experience in large organisations, holding a recognised accounting body

Qualifications

• Expertise in enterprise-level financial accounting, analysis, planning and risk management across large, government or infrastructure projects.
• Trusted financial advisor capable of interpreting complex data, identifying risks/opportunities, and delivering strategic insights with PRIME/Hyperion experience.
• Professional accounting body membership and relevant tertiary qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead external budgeting and forecasting functions, including forward estimates, State Budget submissions, Half-Year Review and year-end requirements.
• Manage enterprise-wide budgeting and forecasting within PRIME / Hyperion with driver-based, risk-adjusted methodologies.
• Deliver high-quality external financial reporting with clear insights on trends, variances and risks; maintain governance and data integrity across PRIME, SAP and related systems; provide strategic financial advice.

Skills

Enterprise budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce or related

Tools

PRIME

Hyperion Financial Management

SAP

Job description

You’re excited by opportunities to explore your potential and try something new.

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:

• Lead Sydney Metro’s external budgeting and forecasting functions, overseeing forward estimates, State Budget submissions, Half‑Year Review and year‑end requirements while ensuring all deliverables are strategically aligned, risk‑informed and compliant with NSW Treasury frameworks.
• You will manage enterprise‑wide budgeting and forecasting within PRIME / Hyperion, ensuring accurate actuals, projections and adjustments, and embed disciplined, driver‑based and risk‑adjusted methodologies to strengthen scenario modelling and long‑range financial planning.
• You will deliver high‑quality external financial reporting with clear insights on trends, variances and risks, maintain robust financial governance and data integrity across PRIME, SAP and related systems, and provide strategic financial advice by translating complex data into actionable recommendations.

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

About you

• Your expertise in enterprise level financial accounting, analysis, planning and risk management formed across large, complex organisations, government environments, infrastructure delivery, or corporate finance roles will see you navigating competing deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and embedding robust financial processes that support organisational sustainability.
• You’re recognised as a trusted financial advisor, skilled in interpreting complex financial data, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering strategic insights to senior leaders, with experience in PRIME and Hyperion Financial Management, and the ability to manage complex external budget submissions, forward estimates, technical adjustments, high-integrity financial data, external reporting and compliance with Treasury and audit requirements.
• You also hold full membership of a recognised professional accounting body and possess relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 6th May, 2026.

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.

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