Finance Manager

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies. Provide best practice financial management for NSW Ongoing full-time opportunity - Parramatta office location / flexible supported Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 super At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government's unwavering commitment to tackle the critical housing issue we provide essential support and strategic guidance. Our mission: to unravel the complexities of housing challenges for the people of NSW. We are excited to announce this opportunity within our Planning Land Use Strategy Housing & Infrastructure (PLUSHI) division. The Role Our Finance Manager is responsible for leading the ongoing improvements to finance systems, processes and capabilities throughout the Planning group. By fostering knowledge sharing and elevating the team’s digital and analytical skills, the role works closely with business units across the division to drive innovation and boost efficiency, ultimately empowering strategic decision‑making. You will lead the design and implementation of finance process improvements, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance requirements, champion the adoption of AI and automation tools to streamline reporting, forecasting and transactional processes, and provide performance reporting and high‑level critical analysis and specialist advice on financial results, divisional initiatives, projects and related issues. Responsibilities Design and implement finance process improvements. Align processes with best practices and regulatory requirements. Champion AI and automation tools for reporting and forecasting. Provide performance reporting and specialist financial analysis. Support divisional initiatives and projects with financial insight. Qualifications Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting systems. Demonstrated experience in finance transformation, business process improvement or systems implementation within a large corporate or government environment. Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial operations and reporting. Experience in AI automation and digital tools (e.g. Power BI, machine learning or large language models). Essential requirements Tertiary degree in accounting, business, technology or commerce. Non‑essential requirements Qualified Certified Practising Accountant or Chartered Accountant or working towards these qualifications. Applications Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:55 PM. For further information contact Sophie Usasz via email and include job title and reference number ). What's in it for me Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long‑term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. About us The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) creates vibrant, productive spaces and precincts, manages land assets and property effectively, and delivers affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high‑performing, world‑class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, promotes flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments. 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. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment / interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role. Role Description Required Experience: Manager level. Key Skills Cognos Forecasting Hyperion Dealership Experience QuickBooks Accounting Corporate Finance Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Budgeting Financial Management Financial Planning Employment Type: Full‑Time | Experience: Years | Vacancy: 1 | Monthly Salary: $149,739 – $173,174 #J-18808-Ljbffr