NSW Department of Communities and Justice

The FinOps Analyst role is focused on improving financial accountability across technology spending. You will help the organisation make better investment decisions by analysing costs, supporting forecasting and budgeting, and reporting on expenditure trends and variances.

Working within a small, collaborative team, you will contribute to governance and financial control activities while identifying opportunities to optimise technology spend. The role supports data-driven decision-making across the organisation and helps ensure technology investments deliver value.

This position is based in Parramatta and is offered as an ongoing full-time role at Grade 7/8.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance reporting for technology expenditure
- Support FinOps governance, financial controls, and best-practice processes
- Analyse technology spending and identify optimisation opportunities
- Produce financial reports and insights to support decision-making
- Work collaboratively within a small team focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Required Skills

- Experience in a FinOps, financial analysis, budgeting, or related role
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau
- Knowledge of cloud and ICT environments such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service skills
- High attention to detail




- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively

Reporting & BI

- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Tableau

FinOps Responsibilities

- Cost analysis and expenditure review
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Variance reporting
- FinOps governance and financial controls
- Best-practice process support
- Technology spend optimisation
- Financial reporting and insights for decision-making

- Ongoing full-time employment
- Salary of $116,981 to $129,492 per annum
- Employer superannuation contribution
- Annual leave loading
- Versatile working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive, high-performing team environment
- Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Flexible, autonomous work environment

Useful Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/(phone hidden)
- Application Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/(phone hidden)
- Company Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/

Why You Might Be Interested

This role offers the opportunity to influence technology investment decisions through financial analysis, reporting, and governance. It is well suited to someone with FinOps or budgeting experience who wants to work with cloud technologies and support data-driven outcomes. The position also offers flexible working, professional development, and the chance to contribute within a collaborative public sector team.

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