About Scyne Advisory

Our client, Scyne Advisory, is Australia’s leading independent public sector consultancy, dedicated to delivering high-impact, purpose-driven work that helps government clients build a more resilient, equitable, prosperous and safe Australia. They unite people, ideas and potential to shape solutions for public purpose around Australia through partnering with government, not-for-profit and citizen owned organisations.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, Scyne Advisory is where your expertise will truly matter. It offers you the chance to join a growing, transparent consultancy that’s collaborative, values-driven, and free from the siloes found in larger firms.

The Opportunity

The Finance Advisory team in Canberra currently has two permanent vacancies at the Senior Consultant level.

You’ll help government clients make smarter, more impactful decisions around funding allocation and financial management - ultimately driving better outcomes for communities across Australia.

You’ll work with subject matter experts to strengthen financial capability, streamline and digitise finance functions, and deliver trusted insights that support strategic funding, reporting, and sustainability goals.

Engagements range from 3-month projects to multi-year transformations, giving you exposure to diverse challenges without being pigeon-holed. At Scyne, their “People Before Business” approach means you can rotate off projects after six months to broaden your skills and explore new areas of interest.

You’ll be supported by senior leaders, work in collaborative teams of four to eight, and have a dedicated People Lead focused on your development and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Senior Consultant, you will:

• Advising and supporting finance teams with accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, risk controls, and issue remediation
• Driving better financial outcomes through cost modelling, funding sustainability reviews, forecasting, business case evaluation, and commercial assurance
• Improving finance and corporate functions by redesigning operating models, enhancing processes and controls, and supporting digitisation and automation
• Enabling transformation and ERP delivery by contributing to finance transformation strategies, ERP implementation support, and contract optimisation during cloud transitions
• Building strong client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor, delivering timely financial insights, and proactively identifying opportunities to add value

The Ideal Person

You’re a purpose-driven finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a real difference in the public sector. With a curious mind, strong integrity, and a genuine care for others, you bring energy and insight to every challenge.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Prior experience consulting into government
• A relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; a CA ANZ or CPA qualification is highly regarded
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data to drive insights and decision-making
• Experience in one or more of the following: cost modelling, management accounting or financial accounting

Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you

Applicants must be Australian citizens, located in Canberra, and hold a minimum Baseline security clearance.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Package: $85k - $115k inclusive of super
• Market-Leading Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks, used flexibly until your child turns 2 (minimum 6 months’ service applies)
• Extra Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks of annual leave per year plus an additional week of paid leave which must be taken over Christmas shutdown, birthday leave, floating public holidays and study leave.

You’ll also enjoy extra perks like wellness and lifestyle allowances, plus monthly reimbursements for smart devices to support flexible working.

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kristelle Gadd on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20584.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.