Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Partner with senior executives and NSW Treasury to support funding decisions and resource allocation that support organisational priorities
- Permanent full-time opportunity, 35 hours per week
- Office based in Parramatta; flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience ranging from $ 154,231 to $ 178,369 + superannuation & annual leave loading
Are you a strategic finance leader who enjoys turning complex financial information into clear advice, partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing organisational decision making? This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic budgeting for one of NSW's largest and most diverse government portfolios.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s (DCCEEW) Financial Planning & Analysis team is a trusted partner to the business, working closely with senior executives, NSW Treasury and finance teams across the Department to provide strategic financial insight and advice. The team plays a critical role in shaping decision-making, ensuring strong financial governance, and supporting the delivery of key organisational priorities.
About the Team
The central Finance, Strategic Budgeting & Prime team sits within the Financial Planning & Analysis team and plays a key role in managing the Department’s budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash management processes. The team works closely with NSW Treasury and finance teams across DCCEEW to support accurate and timely budget submissions, returns and financial reporting. The team also coordinates the Department’s use of NSW Treasury’s PRIME system, including the preparation and submission of financial actuals and projections.
The team operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and works closely with senior leaders, business finance teams and NSW Treasury throughout the financial management and budget cycle.
About the Role
As the Manager Finance, Strategic Budgeting, you will lead key elements of the Department's budgeting, forward estimates and reporting processes, providing high-quality analysis and advice to support organisational decision-making.
You will oversee budget submissions, manage the Department's appropriation and cash management processes, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. You will work closely with senior leaders, NSW Treasury and finance teams across the Department and drive continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting and reporting practices. You will manage, coach and develop a small team of finance professionals, supporting a collaborative culture focused on accountability, quality and continuous improvement.
About You
You are a strategic finance leader with experience operating in a large and complex organisation. You combine strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide clear financial advice to senior stakeholders. You are adept at navigating competing priorities, leading teams and delivering high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in budget development, financial analysis and reporting.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Sound judgement, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using enterprise budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems.
- Experience with the NSW Treasury PRIME System or similar planning and forecasting platforms will be highly regarded.
- Experience with financial planning and performance management platforms such as Oracle Hyperion, SAP Analytics Cloud Planning, Anaplan, TechnologyOne Enterprise Budgeting, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar systems is also desirable.
Essential Requirements
- Full membership of CA ANZ or CPA Australia.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Finance Strategic Budgeting
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.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application. Your application should include:
- a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 4 pages)
- a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience and addressing how you meet the focus capability requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages).
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close on Tuesday, 17 Nov 2026 at 11:55 PM
Should you require further information about the role please contact Natalie Clark, Senior Mgr Finance Strategic Budgeting via Natalie.clark@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
A recruitment pool will be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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) on 02 9585 6607 or nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 554016).
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