Strategic Budgeting Manager – Finance Leader (Flexible 35h)

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working supported

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Manager Finance, Strategic Budgeting to lead budgeting, forward estimates and reporting. You will oversee submissions, manage appropriations and cash flow, and partner with NSW Treasury and senior leaders to drive strategic financial insight.

The role requires CA ANZ or CPA Australia membership, strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead a small finance team in a fast-paced government environment in

Qualifications

• Experience in budget development, financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forward estimates and reporting processes for the Department.
• Oversee budget submissions, appropriation and cash management.
• Provide high‑quality analysis and advice to senior stakeholders.
• Coach a small team of finance professionals and drive process improvements.

Skills

Budget planning

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

CA ANZ or CPA Australia

Tools

NSW Treasury PRIME System

Oracle Hyperion

SAP Analytics Cloud Planning

Anaplan

TechnologyOne Enterprise Budgeting

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Manager Finance, Strategic Budgeting to lead budgeting, forward estimates and reporting. You will oversee submissions, manage appropriations and cash flow, and partner with NSW Treasury and senior leaders to drive strategic financial insight.

The role requires CA ANZ or CPA Australia membership, strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead a small finance team in a fast-paced government environment in