About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

The Portfolio Financial Specialist sits within the Business Operations Financial & Commercial team within the Corporate IT branch. The Corporate IT portfolio manages SAP system project, maintenance, and asset maintenance funds.

We specialise in budgeting and performance reporting for the cluster by guiding and partnering with various project teams depending on the funding stream portfolio.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Portfolio Financial Specialist to join us on an ongoing full-time basis in our Financial & Commercial team of Corporate IT. Our offices reside in Macquarie Park with flexible/hybrid work arrangements in play.

The Portfolio Financial Specialist supports the Senior Manager Finance and Commercial in the reporting and monitoring of the Corporate IT portfolio financial status as well as partnering with project managers to provide training and support to enable them to effectively manage project finances.

Manage Portfolio finances ensuring alignment to strategy and financial year plans. Assist with the preparation of project and portfolio reporting and dashboards.

Driving initiatives aimed at improving processes, reporting and governance for ongoing Capital (CAPEX) and Operational (OPEX) expenditure plans.

Provide support and advice with respect to investment opportunities, including financial modelling (scenario and sensitivity analysis), business case review and benefit analysis.

Provide financial performance and control including FTE and expense base management and the

appropriate allocation of costs.

Provide consulting and training to Project Managers on how to manage project financials in Transport.

For more information, view the role description here.

About you

You are a seasoned Financial Specialist looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise and refine your skills along the way. With a background in financial management combined with analytical modelling / business intelligence tool experience, you will be able to take an analytical approach and partner with project managers to help deliver and drive outcomes for Corporate IT. You will have:

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance.

Excellent interpersonal skills and advanced communication skills is a must, with experience communicating to senior leadership.

Experience in producing accurate, high quality financial management reports and dashboards.

Strong analysis and analytical mindset.

Do you have a continuous improvement mindset, enjoy business partnering and consistently seek to find better ways of doing things? Then this is the role for you.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 9A ($138,670) – 9E ($155,309) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on the benefits of working with Transport for NSW, read our Employee benefits guide.

Interested?

By joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11.59PM Wednesday 6th April 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Karen Rayner at KAREN.RAYNER@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

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Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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