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- Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
- Newcastle Office location - Hybrid working supported. Other locations within NSW will be considered.
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super
We are seeking a Senior Business Advisor with strong financial management expertise to join our newly created role within the Finance Division of Corporate Enabling Services (CES).
About the role
As part of the Business Advisory team, you’ll partner with the Deputy Secretary’s Office to provide high-quality advice on financial management, business planning, management accounting, and strategic costing.
You’ll deliver data-driven insights to support executive decisions and work with stakeholders, including NSW Treasury, to ensure transparent financial reporting. Your role includes developing business cases, return on Investment assessments, compliance activities, and aligning financial and operational plans with department goals.
You’ll also lead analytics using current financial systems (MyWorkZone and MyOutcomes) in DCCEEW and utilising Power BI and Excel—analysing data utilising Power BI and dashboards for tracking performance and driving strategic reporting.
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing dynamic team. Experience supporting a Deputy Secretary or senior executives is highly valued.
Key responsibilities include:
- The Senior Business Advisor provides expert financial and business advice, including budgeting, forecasting, labour analysis, capital planning, risk management, and business case development with supporting costings. Ensuring accurate accounting and consistent reporting across Corporate and Enabling Services.
- Preparing monthly executive financial reports and analysis of data including dashboards for senior executives to support decision-making and address variances
- Advising on complex budgets and developing related forecasts to align with operational strategies
- Analysing performance, managing cash flow, and tracking key business metrics
- Producing detailed financial costing and analysis to support new business proposals
- Coordinating funding and preparing 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 utilising dashboards with senior executives. Experience managing complex budgets, forecasting, expenditure tracking and delivering financial analysis that supports executive decision-making.
- 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. Including financial modelling and data interpretation, with a high level of proficiency in Power BI and spreadsheets.
- Coordination Abilities: Experience in working with multi stakeholders, budgets and coordinating forecasts for multiple.
- 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, senior executive reports, policies, and procedures.
- Collaboration and Team Player: Ability to work with other stakeholders and teams to deliver finance-related initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
- Senior experience in financial management and analysis
- High level Finance Business Partnering
- Proven ability to work across complex, multi-division organisations
- Strong technical skills with financial systems like MyWorkZone (SAP ERP) and MyOutcomes
- Tertiary qualifications in finance/accounting and membership with a recognised accounting body (e.g., CA or CPA Australia)
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 Monday, 04 August 2025 at 11:55PM
Should you require further information about the role please contact Michelle Dolman, Manager Business Advisory via michelle.dolman@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
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?
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 (Nivya Shetty) via nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 0437 224 498 (please mention reference number 544041).
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