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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta Office location - Hybrid working supported. Other locations within NSW may be considered.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 base to $138,510 top + super

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Advisor focused on major projects to join our team in this newly created position. Our Business Advisory team within the Finance Division of Corporate Enabling Services (CES) acts as the finance business partner to executive and senior management in the Water Group and associated agencies.

About the Role

The Senior Business Advisor delivers top-tier business and financial advice, covering budgeting, forecasting, labour analytics, capital planning, and risk management. They also ensure accurate accounting and consistent reporting for the Water Group's divisions.

You will create and deliver monthly financial reports and dashboards with senior executives to guide decisions and address budget variances. You will also:

• Offer expert financial advice on complex projects, develop budgets and forecasts, , lead the asset creation process for specific projects
• Analyse financial performance, manage cash flow, and monitor business metrics to aid management decisions.
• Coordinate funding and prepare business cases for strategic initiatives.

About You

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Financial Reporting Skills: Experience in developing and preparing monthly financial reports and dashboards with senior executives.
• Advisory Expertise: Ability to provide timely, expert financial and accounting advice, and develop budgets and forecasts.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing financial performance, managing cash flow, and monitoring business metrics.
• Coordination Abilities: Experience in working with major projects and coordinating forecasts for multiple contracts and project managers
• Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in building confidence and support among stakeholders, clients, and peers.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to research and resolve complex issues, offering innovative solutions.
• Communication Skills: Experience in preparing detailed briefing notes, reports, policies, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Ability to work with other stakeholders and teams to deliver finance-related initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting / business or extensive demonstrated experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Business Advisor  

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 15^th May at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Beatrice Valter via beatrice.valter@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0447 825 893.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jessica Smith via jessica.smith@dpie.nsw.gov.au  or 0438 323 466 (please mention reference number 542231).

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