You’re ready to be the steward across a portfolio of work to enable outcomes.

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:

You will lead the organisations budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring budgets align with governance requirements and strategic priorities.

You will provide expert financial advice on labour costing, workforce planning and savings initiatives, while delivering analysis and insights to support executive decision making.

You will develop and maintain financial models, budget reporting and funding submissions that inform strategic planning and Treasury negotiations.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation to support collaborative planning, robust financial governance and transparent reporting, while driving continuous improvement in budgeting and forecasting practices.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You have significant experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning within large, complex government or public sector organisations, with a strong understanding of Treasury and Statutory processes, funding frameworks and strategic resource allocation.

Your strong communication and stakeholder management skills allow you to build trusted relationships across senior government, executive and business stakeholders,



influence decision making and navigate competing priorities in a complex operating environment.

You are confident engaging at the executive level and can lead challenging conversations, provide constructive advice and present clear, evidence based recommendations to support informed decision making and organisational outcomes.

Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, supported by substantial industry experience. Supported by full membership of a recognised skilled accounting body (e.g., CPA Australia, CA ANZ, ACCA).

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 27 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

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

📌 Budgeting & Forecasting Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney