Manager Business Advisory

Job Details; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 145 000 - 169 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Manager of Business Advisory to lead a small team in delivering essential financial advisory services. This role is pivotal in developing budgets, providing performance insights, and collaborating with various teams to assess financial viability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for strategic collaboration. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on communities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in senior finance or advisory roles.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor group operating and capital budgets.
• Provide insightful performance reports and critical analysis.
• Offer strategic advice on financial and budgetary drivers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

Financial Planning

Performance Reporting

Business Case Analysis

Labour Analytics

Data Modeling in Excel

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Eligibility for CPA Australia

Tools

My Outcomes

BlackLine

Excel

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together we create thriving environments, communities, and economies.

• Temporary full-time role until August 2026, 35 hrs/week
• Locations: Parramatta, Newcastle, or Orange
• Salary: $145,378 to $168,130 + Super + Leave Loading (Clerk Grade 11/12)

Our Business Advisory team is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Business Advisory to manage a small specialist team delivering business and financial advisory services to the Corporate and Enabling Services division.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your analytical and stakeholder collaboration skills to support a progressive and engaged client group.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead Financial Planning: Develop and monitor group operating and capital budgets, financial forecasts, and forward estimates to meet requirements and commitments.
• Performance Reporting: Provide insightful performance reports and critical analysis on financial results, group initiatives, projects, and related issues.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the Corporate and Enabling Services team to manage budget variances and assess the commercial viability and impact on net service costs.
• Advisory Services: Offer strategic advice on financial and budgetary drivers, including branch and cost center analysis, and support in setting and monitoring savings targets.
• Business Case Analysis: Review and analyze group business cases and funding submissions, providing recommendations for fund allocation.

About You

Ideally, you possess demonstrated expertise in a similar senior finance or advisory role, with excellent collaboration and communication skills. Experience with labour analytics, data modeling in Excel, and familiarity with My Outcomes and BlackLine (or willingness to learn) are highly valued.

• Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, or equivalent experience.

For more details, read the full Role Description: Manager Business Advisory.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect NSW's environment and heritage, leading on climate change and supporting a sustainable transition to a net-zero economy.

DCCEEW conserves natural environments, manages national parks, biodiversity, and Aboriginal cultural heritage, and ensures sustainable water resource management across NSW.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of Aboriginal peoples of NSW and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships in environmental management.

To Apply

If interested, please submit your application with a resume and a one-page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability.

Applications close on Wednesday, 09 April 2025 at 11:55 pm.

For further information, contact Fiona Ball, Director Business Advisory, Corporate and Enabling Services.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities over the next 18 months.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects and serves the communities of NSW, including people of all ages, genders, Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQI community members, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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If you need adjustments during the application process, contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email or Nivya Shetty (please mention reference number 541681).

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Role Description

Required Experience: Manager

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