Senior Finance Business Partner

Expressions of Interest Senior Finance Business Partner Financial Management and Services This temporary vacancy is only available to current NSW Public Sector employees. External candidates are encouraged to apply for our externally advertised roles. Employment Type: Temporary, with the possibility of ongoing for at grade applicants. Employment period: 31 August 2026 Grade/Band: Clerk Grade 09/10 Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available Applications Close: Monday 8 December 2025 at 9:59am Role impact & contribution A pivotal role, providing strategic and operational financial advice to NSW Treasury senior managers and executives. The Senior Finance Business Partner provides financial support to Treasury and its divisions by providing transaction, budgeting and forecasting services. The role is also responsible for maintaining strong and effective partnerships with the senior executives of these divisions to promote the achievement of financial and broader organisational objectives. The role requires the ability to confidently liaise with Treasury’s senior executives as daily autonomous interaction with senior stakeholders is required. Treasury’s budget primarily relates to labour costs, and the role supports divisions to effectively use these limited resources to deliver government objectives. Proactively building robust relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts. You will be joining our Financial Management and Services Group and will be working within the Treasury Finance Division. Read more about your future Group and Division. You can read more about the role in the role description here. What you can bring to the role In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria: Tertiary qualifications in accounting and CA or CPA qualified - at least 4 years’ post qualification experience Extensive skills and experience in management accounting including budgetary preparation/monitoring, forecasting, accruals and journals Ability to analyse and interpret complex data including transaction listings, budget and forecast information and team structures and simplify this into clear advice to senior executives Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and NSW Government and NSW Treasury accounting policies and understanding of financial accounting and reporting Ability to multitask and deliver quality work in a challenging environment including meeting tight deadlines and having limited resources Demonstrated effective stakeholder management initiatives that have led to positive outcomes with senior executives Expert skills in using SAP accounting systems to load budgets and forecasts and change profit center hierarchies Proficiency in using Treasury’s Financial Management Reporting System (PRIME) Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills. When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW. As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development , acquiring essential skills such as: Provide accurate, timely advice and reports in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Anticipate financial impacts and negotiate changes to ensure business and budget requirements are met. Confidently engage with senior executives and respond to ad hoc requests within tight deadlines. Adapt to a dynamic environment and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high‑quality outcomes. Demonstrate sound knowledge of financial processes and transaction handling in SAP and PRIME systems. Develop and maintain financial models to support reporting and performance analysis across Treasury divisions. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls. Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you. Interested in working with us Submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. Application process: An up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role. Complete pre‑screening questions as part of the application process. Partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted. Confirmation that your leader/s supports your application and has agreed in principle to release you should you be successful. Read more about what to expect in the hiring process. We embrace diversity We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales. We currently hold the following accreditations as a: A Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers. A Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices. We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit Eligibility To be eligible to apply for ongoing or temporary employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia and a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee, contractors are not eligible to apply. Any questions? Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Brie Spurr A concurrent search is also underway #J-18808-Ljbffr