Finance Manager - PPI, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD + hybrid working options available
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DCS Manager, Finance – Service NSW (SNSW) Partnerships, Projects & Insights
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Salary - Clerk Grade 11/12, $154,231 - $178,369+ superannuation and leave loading
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Duration: Permanent full-time role, ongoing
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Location: Hybrid with an in-office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, McKell. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies
Lead end-to-end financial stewardship for the SNSW business; Partnerships, Projects & Insights, partnering with executives to drive insight, governance and performance.
We are seeking an experienced and resilient Finance Manager to lead end-to-end financial management across this complex SNSW business. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role with a strong finance business partnering and advisory focus, supporting the organisation’s BAU operations across revenue, expenditure and balance sheet activities.
About the team
This role sits within the Finance team in the Department of Customer Service.
Reporting to the DCS SNSW Finance Director and working closely with senior stakeholders across the SNSW Partnerships Projects & Insights business, and Finance to provide insights, ensure financial governance, and support sound decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
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Lead end‑to‑end BAU financial management across the SNSW Partnerships, Projects & Insights business, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, analysis and insights across revenue, expenditure and balance sheet
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Prepare and deliver high‑quality management reporting and performance analysis, enabling senior leaders to respond effectively to changing business and financial conditions
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Act as a trusted finance business partner to the executive and senior managers, providing expert advice, trend analysis, options and impact assessments to support informed decision‑making
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Partner with leaders to identify strategic resourcing, funding and savings opportunities, developing financial strategies and proposals to achieve targets and business outcomes
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Oversee revenue accounting, invoicing, customer billing, accounts payable and cash management, including day‑to‑day bank account oversight and reconciliations
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Ensure strong financial governance, controls and compliance, including the development and continuous improvement of financial systems, policies and processes
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Respond as needed with regulatory submissions and audit engagements, ensuring all obligations are met and audit recommendations are implemented
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Stakeholder engagement across multiple areas including Treasury, business and Finance
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Lead, coach and motivate a high‑performing finance team, building capability, resilience and engagement while delivering consistent, high‑quality outcomes
To be successful in this role you will have
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Demonstrated experience leading and managing finance teams in complex organisations
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Strong finance business partnering experience with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
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Solid understanding of revenue accounting, invoicing, accounts payable and cash management
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Experience managing bank accounts, reconciliations and working with statutory or central finance teams
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Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, engage and develop teams
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A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, commerce or a related discipline
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Eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body, such as CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
What we need from you
To start your journey towards becoming a Finance Manager with our DCS Finance – Partnerships, Projects & Insights team, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).
In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.
A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities.
Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $154231 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via
[email protected].
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date: 10am Wednesday 15th July
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