Finance Project Officer

**Finance Project Officer**
**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**:

- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
- Remunerations starting from $103,961 - $117,290 plus superannuation
- Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
- One ongoing role available
- Role based in Parramatta

**The Opportunity**
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Finance Project Officer to join the NSW EPA. Reporting to the Manager Business Advisory & Partnering, the Finance Project Officer will provide high-quality financial partnering, business analysis & advise to the senior leadership team, Finance Branch, and the executive of the designated division to support efficient and effective management of resources and budgets to assist the division meet their financial objectives.

**About You**

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

- Strong skills and experience in management accounting, reporting, budgeting and analysis within a large and complex organisation.
- Partnering with Divisions to produce complicated internal management reports to enable effective business decision
- Provide accurate information and assistance in managing financial performance.
- Demonstrated Business Partnering experience.
- Knowledge of Public Sector Finance and Audit Act and Australian accounting standards.
- Strong track record of achievement with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Ability to draw key insights from large data sets.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility or near eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or equivalent experience (or working towards these qualifications).

**About the Team**
The Business Advisory & Partnering team acts as the finance business partner to executive and senior management in the EPA. The Business Advisory & Partnering team takes the lead role in providing business and financial advisory services for assigned divisions, including internal budgeting and forecasting, labour analytics, capital reporting and planning, divisional management reporting, business case development and development of risk and savings plans.

For more information read the full **Role Description - Finance Project Officer**

**About us**
As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.
As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

**Why work for us?**
EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

- Be part of protecting what matters - be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
- Do more and be inspired together - be members of Passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
- Bring who you are and grow with us - we put People first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

- A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
- Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
- Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
- Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the Department of Planning and Environment.

**To Apply**
- Your updated resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role and your response to the two targeted questions below (Max