Project Manager – Finance (Part-Time, Contract until 26 June 2026)

Location: Sydney CBD

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE – 19 hours/week)

A rewarding opportunity exists within a Government Department for an experienced Project Manager – Finance to lead key reform initiatives and process improvement projects. This part-time role offers meaningful work with flexibility and the chance to shape high-impact financial projects.

About the Role

As the Project Manager – Finance, you will be responsible for driving the delivery of finance-related projects from planning through to implementation. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to improve financial processes, manage project documentation, and support strategic initiatives within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex finance projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans, capturing tasks, milestones and resource requirements.
• Prepare high-quality project documentation including business cases, briefs, RACIs, workflows, training materials and presentations.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and stakeholder presentations.
• Lead ongoing initiatives such as stakeholder engagement frameworks and finance process reviews.
• Provide expert advice on financial process improvements and project planning.
• Monitor risks, track benefits realisation and report on project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.

About You The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience managing finance-related or cross-functional projects, preferably in a government or public sector setting.
• A solid understanding of financial processes and a track record of delivering improvements.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead consultations and workshops.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Qualifications or equivalent experience in project management or finance will be highly regarded.

Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People

• 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
• Get paid weekly
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Please apply if you are interested. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any question, please contact [email protected].