You crave exposure to diverse responsibilities and meaningful work.
You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.
In this role, you'll:
Lead the development, coordination and maintenance of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and financial plans, ensuring they are accurate, reliable and aligned with business priorities.
Analyse financial performance against plans and targets, identifying variances, trends, risks and opportunities, and provide clear insights and recommendations to support effective decision‑making.
Prepare high‑quality financial reports, dashboards and management information packs that give leaders timely visibility of business performance and support governance processes.
Support business partnering activities by delivering financial modelling, scenario analysis and strategic insights that guide planning, prioritisation and resource allocation.
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls, enhancing efficiency, standardisation and the overall quality of financial data.
Conduct current‑ and future‑state process mapping, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting the implementation of streamlined, compliant and fit‑for‑purpose financial practices.
Maintain strong financial data integrity by ensuring consistent governance, documentation and reporting standards in line with organisational and audit requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise, coaching and technical guidance to stakeholders and junior team members to uplift financial capability across the business.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack
About you
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
Current membership of a recognised accounting body (CA ANZ or CPA Australia).
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and performance reporting within a complex organisational environment.
Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Experience leading or contributing to finance process, systems or reporting improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and controls.
Well‑developed stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, partner and collaborate effectively with operational and corporate teams.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM, Sunday 31st May 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact SRIVATSA.LAKSHMINARAYANA@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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