About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, this role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the business, providing strategic and financial insight to drive commercial performance and support operational and strategic decision-making. Your primary focus will be on accounting and partnering for Digital expenditure including ICT and Operational Technology and technology business management in a hybrid cloud environment
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of Opex and Capex.
- Influence decisions across stakeholders from leaders to senior executives.
- Manage annual budgeting, aligning group targets with operational goals.
- Contribute financial insights to strategic planning documents.
- Manage cloud accounting between opex and capex for projects and ongoing
- Oversee month-end reporting and performance tracking.
- Support business case development with sound financial analysis.
- Build financial literacy to enhance decision-making across the business.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- 10+ years’ experience in commercial analysis and accounting in large, complex organisations.
- Proven track record advising senior managers and partnering with corporate functions.
- Degree in Economics, Business, Accounting, or equivalent; CA/CPA preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying efficiencies and opportunities.
- Proficient in reporting capabilities and data visualisation
- Background in IT Finance, FinOps and Technology Business Management
- Skilled in interpreting commercial, regulatory, and funding frameworks.
- Proactive in delivering strategic financial insights and building business understanding.
Essential Requirements:
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
- Internal candidates must seek approval from their substantive manager before applying for this role.
Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025 11:59pm AEST.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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