Manager Finance Planning & Performance

• Exciting opportunity to lead a high performing finance team in the agency supporting NSW communities to plan for and recover from disasters.
• Ongoing, full-time role – 35 hrs/week
• Sydney CBD/Parramatta – flexible working arrangements
• Clerk Grade 11/12; salary relative to experience ($139,787- $161,663) plus superannuation + annual leave loading

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead the Financial Planning & Performance team and function. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance, your role will be to provide expert advice to the agency and lead your team to deliver key financial strategies and the framework that meets financial objectives as aligned to government requirements and best practice. 

Key responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to): 
 

• Lead the Agency Finance Strategy and maintain a framework of financial policies, procedures and guidelines that embeds appropriate governance and enables divisions to maximise returns on investments. 
• Provide strategic financial advice to decision makers regarding divisional and project finance, budgets, forecasts and reporting to enable accurate financial planning and project delivery outcomes.   
• Execute priority matters related to the budgeting process, inflight business cases, and performance reporting to the executive committee or senior executives.
• Ensure stakeholders receive accurate advice and support to complete the annual budget planning process, forecasts and periodic reporting to meet strategic objectives and timelines.
• Take a risk management approach in leading the function to mitigate risk and work collaboratively with the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure governance.   
• Liaise with senior executives and NSW Treasury representatives to inform emerging issues, review performance and labour reports.
   

What we’re looking for

• Mandatory professional accounting qualifications (e.g. CA, CPA, or equivalent). 
• Ideal experience working within NSW Government and knowledge on NSW Treasury processes and systems. 
• Solid track record of leading and developing teams and preparing Board/ARC level papers.
• Proven experience in financial planning & analysis, finance business partnering, business case preparation, and performance reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in building financial models. 
• Proficiency in utilising business intelligence tools for financial reporting (e.g. Power BI / Calumo) 

For more information read the full Role Description.

If you experience any issues with viewing the role description, contact Kathy Le via Kathy.Le@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

 

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 17th Tuesday December 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kathy Le, Talent Acquisition Specialist via Kathy.Le@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. 

Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.