Prinicipal Finance Analyst Capital

Nsw Health; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Australia is looking for a Principal Financial Analyst to oversee financial oversight and reporting of capital works. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Suitable candidates have strong analytical skills, proven leadership experience, and relevant tertiary qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to health and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working hours

Employee benefits program

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing staff.
• Understanding of public sector accounting requirements.
• Ability to analyze and present complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly Health Entity capital narratives and reporting processes.
• Manage reconciliation of approved capital funding sources.
• Prepare high-quality reports and correspondence for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting

Job description

Principal Financial Analyst - Capital

About us

We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

This role supports the Director, Capital Reporting in providing financial oversight of the NSW Health capital works program to ensure direct correlation between approved sources and applications of capital and fulfilment of Treasury reporting requirements.

Together with the Director, Capital Reporting you will develop and implement management activities required of the Health's Capital Works Program, including policy development, process monitoring, performance evaluation, external reporting and driving continuous improvements in financial practices and processes.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739- $173,174 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the analysis and assessment of monthly Health Entity capital narratives and other reporting processes for accuracy of data, validity of forecasts, identification of risks and other performance indicators such as compliance with internal and external capital policy, guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Oversees the monthly reconciliation of approved capital funding sources, including the review and processing of capital subsidy payments to Health Services and ensuring local funding contributions are captured in timely manner.
• Reviews Financial Impact Statements for new projects to ensure availability of capital funds, assessment of the recurrent cost impact and identify use of operating benefit or source of funds for additional operating costs as necessary.
• Oversees the collection, monitoring and maintenance of capital budgeting information, including sources of funds proposed by Health Services in Project Feasibility Plans and Project Development Plans, to support governance and accountability with the capital works program.
• Manages and develop stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure the Capital Works Program meets internal and external deliverables.
• Prepares clear, effective high-quality correspondence, reports, submissions and briefings for the Director, Capital Reporting, Executive Director, External Reporting and Compliance, Chief Financial Officer and executive stakeholders.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and /or demonstrated relevant, equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a focus on managing, motivating, and developing staff to drive team performance and achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of capital reporting matters, including application of public sector accounting requirements and financial management procedures including the Public Finance and Audit Act, Treasurer's Directions, relevant legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret financial data, compile and present clear and accurate financial reporting on complex programs or projects.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (of no more than 1.5 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Amani Frijat on [e-mail] and quote REQ621464.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on [e-mail].

Closing Date: Sunday 7 December 2025 11:59 PM

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Sunday 7 December 2025 11:59 PM