Senior Finance Business Partner

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport NSW is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner in Sydney for a 12-month temporary appointment. You will partner with senior leaders to provide trusted financial advice, performance analysis and strategic inputs, supporting governance and investment decisions in a complex public sector environment.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement where possible and reports to the Director Finance Business Partnering and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in influencing and mobilising others to implement financial governance and best practice financial strategies and operations.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the NSW Public Sector environment, financial management policies, processes and the relevant regulatory/legislative/statutory requirements that underpin organisational financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to shape financial strategy, enhance performance and support informed business decision‑making.
• Deliver expert advice on complex financial, operational and risk matters, driving timely and effective outcomes.
• Lead financial performance reviews, translating data into insights and proactive solutions for emerging challenges.
• Strengthen governance, compliance and policy adherence while promoting continuous improvement and standardisation.
• Provide senior leadership, mentoring and guidance across the finance partnering function in a dynamic environment.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in finance/accountancy/economics/commerce

Job description

• Join the Finance Operations team within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation
• Temporary 12-month role based in Sydney NSW - hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Senior Finance Business Partner looking to make a meaningful impact within a complex and evolving organisation. You will work at the forefront of strategic decision‑making, partnering with senior leaders to provide trusted financial advice, commercial insights, and performance analysis. Supported by specialist reporting and analytics teams, you'll help shape business strategy, influence investment priorities, and drive best‑practice financial management across a broad portfolio while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across the Finance community. As the Senior Finance Business Partner, some of your key tasks will include:

• Partner with stakeholders to shape financial strategy, enhance performance and support informed business decision‑making.
• Deliver expert advice on complex financial, operational and risk matters, driving timely and effective outcomes.
• Lead financial performance reviews, translating data into insights and proactive solutions for emerging challenges.
• Strengthen governance, compliance and policy adherence while promoting continuous improvement and standardisation.
• Provide senior leadership, mentoring and guidance across the finance partnering function in a dynamic environment.

About you

The ideal candidate will have -

• Proven experience in influencing and mobilising others, to implement financial governance and best practice financial strategies and operations.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the NSW Public Sector environment, financial management policies, processes and the relevant regulatory/legislative/statutory requirements that underpin organisational financial operations
• Tertiary qualifications in accountancy, economics, commerce, finance or equivalent working knowledge and experience are required.

Closing Date

11:59pm, Wednesday 28th October 2026

Contact

For enquiries relating to the role please contact Rooppreet Sonu Goraya, Director Finance Business Partnering and Operations via [e-mail]

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact Laura Steele, Talent Partner via email - [e-mail]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS)

At DCITHS we unite the state's key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities.

Collaborating with our stakeholders, we grow industries, create vibrant places, support wellbeing and enrich the cultural and creative life of NSW by:

• driving visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences
• enabling dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries
• creating connection between people and their communities
• providing inspiring, safe and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Laura Steele Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail] or on 02 8276 8359.