Our client is a high profile NSW statutory body - they are an electrical infrastructure planner and regulator that is responsible for leading the delivery of NSW’s first five Renewable Energy Zones and the first two priority transmission infrastructure projects - as a Public-Private Partnership, in collaboration with large infrastructure providers

Role Description:

Operating in a rapid-paced environment with multiple stakeholders, the Senior Finance Business Partner will drive strategic financial performance and influence key decisions through expert financial leadership

Responsibilities:

- Partner with a varied range of directors and managers to deliver financial insights and achieve budget outcomes
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting and management accounting activities
- Identify efficiency improvements, revenue opportunities and cost optimisation strategies
- Develop and monitor financial controls, governance frameworks and performance measures
- Mentor finance team members and support capability development across the organisation
- In addition to BAU, there are several active (major) projects with tight deadlines, alongside EOFY and upcoming audit requirements

Skills and Experience:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications (accounting / finance) with a current CA or CPA
- Senior Finance Business Partner experience
- Some experience in financial operations in NSW government an advantage




- Excellent strategic planning and policy development skills
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and experience in liaison and negotiation at all levels with a wide range of Stakeholders.
- Well developed issues management skills with the ability to apply sound judgement and work within tight deadlines in order to respond to sensitive and complex matters.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in using Excel (data analysis and template building) and ERP systems (such as SAP)
- Proven ability to develop business cases, enhancement proposals, business plans and briefs
- Experience in project finance, cost accounting and providing audit preparedness
- Financial reporting experience

Consultant: Colin Massey

Keywords: Senior Financial Business Partner, BP, Business Partner, Accounting, Finance, NSW government, renewable energy, CA, CPA, financial reporting, ERP, SAP, Excel, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, Senior Financial BP, FP&A;, project accounting, cost accounting, cost control, audit

At AAR Consulting Group we embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.

Please reach out to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process via ••••@aarconsultinggroup.com.au or 02 •••• •300

📌 Senior Finance Business Partner (Sydney)
🏢 AAR Consulting Group P/L
📍 Sydney