Manager Business Advisory

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• Full time position based in Parramatta (flexible working options are available)
• Ongoing role
• Package includes salary $134,411.00 - $155,445.00 plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Role
The Environment and Heritage Group is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Business Advisory to our Group Finance Division.
The Manager Business Advisory is responsible for managing a small specialist team in the delivery of business and financial advisory services for the divisions within the Environment and Heritage Group, including internal budgeting and forecasting, labour analytics, capital reporting and planning, divisional management reporting, business case development and development of risk and savings plans. The Manager Business Advisory delivers this finance business partnering services to the Executive in their allocated client Division/s.

About you
To be successful in the role, ideally you will have the following abilities:

• Lead and develop staff and provide direction to encourage continuing professional development and a culture where staff are committed to service delivery and the success of the business.
• Manage the development and monitoring of divisional operating and capital budgets, financial forecasts and forward estimates to meet existing budgetary and financial requirements and commitments.
• Provide performance reporting and high-level critical analysis and specialist advice on financial results, divisional initiatives and projects and related issues to Senior Executive.
• Collaborate with the divisions, at a Senior Executive level, in developing strategies to manage budget variances and provide advice regarding the commercial viability/impact on net cost of services.
• Provide strategic advisory services to divisional management on the drivers affecting the financial and budgetary position of the relevant division, branch and cost centres, and support in setting and monitoring savings targets to ensure the Department’s savings targets are achieved.
• Undertake review and analysis of Divisional business cases, funding submissions and provide recommendations relating to allocation of funds.
• Work closely with Corporate Services to establish and maintain effective financial management systems and controls relevant to the division and lead financial and business reviews to improve and strengthen internal business processes and financial sustainability controls and solutions.
• Identify and deliver finance and related initiatives in partnership with other stakeholders and teams to build performance that supports people and business objectives.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and demonstrated experience in a senior finance and business advisory role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Business Advisory

Should you require further information on the role contact Owen Walker, Group Finance Director on owen.walker@dpie.nsw.gov.au

About Us
The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Guide to applying for a role in the NSW public sector
DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19 to be so.

Applications close Monday 10th April, 2023 at 11:59pm

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:
1. Provide alternative formats to apply
2. Make adjustments to the recruitment process
3. Offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.