Finance & Benefits Manager

• Clerk Grade 11/12
• Full-Time Temporary - 12 months with the possibility of extension

• Parramatta/Sydney location with hybrid working - weekly attendance
  
  

This role sits in the PMO team within Government Shared Services

About the role

Primary purpose of the role Providing financial and benefits analysis and reporting to assist in providing financial planning that will enable better decision making and ensure successful delivery of service delivery outcomes.

Your day-to-day

Reporting to Manager, Governance & Reporting - Government Shared Services, your role will:

• Forge strategic partnerships with Program Leads, Treasury, Department of Customer Service (DCS), and participating cluster agencies, collaborating with business partners to ensure robust financial reporting, effective funding management and guidance that enhances financial decision-making and operational outcomes.
• Lead the development of comprehensive program financial and benefits plans, models and budgetary forecasts to understand total program performance and support Program Leads in achieving outcomes within financial targets.
• Drive the implementation of advanced financial modelling and analysis to forecast the financial implications of operational service demands, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Provide expert review and advice on financial and procurement planning, budget performance, and deliver high-quality reporting and analysis tailored to the team's role, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and quality of Program management reporting and advice, supporting effective decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee end-to-end program reporting processes to inform decision-making, ensuring comprehensive and timely insights into program performance.
• Engage with key stakeholders to provide expert, influential advice on critical financial matters, mitigating risks, and enabling the achievement of efficiency, savings targets, and strategic outcomes

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149,739 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Zara Khalil via [email protected].

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Closing Date: Thursday 14th August 2025

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