Senior Associate

Overview

At Scyne, we are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, not-for-profit and for purpose organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices:

• Transformation
• Risk, Programs and Cyber
• Commercial, Finance and Infrastructure

We're excited to share newly created opportunities in our Finance Advisory team, part of the Commercial, Finance and Infrastructure Practice in Canberra. Our Commercial, Finance and Infrastructure Practice advises our public purpose clients on the projects that shape Australia's future. We deliver end-to-end expertise to support Australia's growth today, and tomorrow. Our diversity of industry experience, insight and deep capability drives confidence in financial outcomes.

Role and focus

As a client-facing consultant, you will not just crunch numbers, you will shape smarter decisions that influence how government departments receive and allocate funding, invest in infrastructure, and deliver services for communities across Australia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing trusted advice and support that helps our clients achieve their objectives while making a real impact where it matters most.

Specifically, our Finance Advisory team works across:

• Financial and cost modelling to inform strategic decisions
• Performance and sustainability analysis across cost, funding and capital structures
• Technical accounting and reporting advisory, including complex transactions
• Funding and activity-based costing analytics
• Business case development and investment evaluation to support funding allocation
• Economic and financial analysis that underpins policy and project decisions

We are looking for highly capable and passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to support our clients to address critical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist client finance teams on accounting, budgeting, financial and management reporting.
• Enable better financial outcomes through cost modelling, pricing and charging reviews, sustainability analysis, forecasting, business case evaluation, procurement support and commercial assurance.
• Improve finance and corporate service functions by assessing and redesigning operating models, enhancing processes and controls, and supporting digitisation and automation.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends affecting government entities, and incorporate relevant insights into client solutions.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and government entities, serving as a trusted advisor with timely and insightful financial guidance.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues to help foster professional growth and capability within the team.

We are seeking candidates for multiple roles at different levels of their consulting career, from Associate through to Senior Manager. You will have the opportunity to broaden your consulting skills, advance your career, and be mentored by industry leaders while working on diverse, high-impact projects that shape better financial and commercial outcomes for clients across Government and Defence.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in finance, accounting or related fields, with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related discipline.
• Organisational leadership of high performing teams with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Relevant accountancy qualification (CA ANZ or CPA) is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Experience in the Commonwealth Budget and Cabinet processes, including Budget Process Operational Rules, Cabinet Submissions, and Portfolio Budget Statements.
• Expertise in cost modelling, financial accounting, or commercial and contract assurance.
• Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data to drive strategic insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Additional information

• Scyne Employee Benefits: Market Leading Parental Leave (26 weeks, flexible), superannuation contributions for up to 12 months.
• Flexible Working: autonomy to choose where and when you work.
• Additional Leave: includes 5th week of paid leave, Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+, Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, etc.
• Employee Share Options for all team members.
• Smart Device Reimbursement: up to $60 per month.
• Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits: $295/year for wellness, up to $205/year for balanced lifestyle.
• Sonder Mental Health Support: digital care platform for employees and immediate family members.

Interested in working together or want to find out more? If you share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.

Commitment to inclusion

We Value Every Person and Every Voice: We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from marginalised and historically underrepresented communities and provide adjustments if needed.

Recruitment and assessment

Our recruitment is guided by fairness and equal access, with background checks and, if required, Commonwealth security clearance. Our processes adhere to the AS 4811:2022 Workforce Screening Standard.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

Note: This description reflects opportunities in the Finance Advisory team in Canberra. Other postings and timelines may vary.

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