Commercial and Financial Advisory

About Scyne

At Scyne, we provide professional services across critical sectors that serve the public interest. We support governments, agencies and other organisations to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. One purpose, one practice.

We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

The team - Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure (CFI) Advisory

Our CFI Team brings together expertise in investment strategy, economics, commercial advisory, procurement, actuarial analysis and acquisition, and restructuring and dispute processes. We deliver enhanced commercial outcomes, optimised financial performance and sustainability and improved infrastructure outcomes through the planning, procurement and delivery of major projects.

Our Infrastructure services span business case and investment appraisal, commercial structuring, procurement and transaction advisory, and robust financial and project finance analytics and decision making support. We provide commercial rigour, financial discipline and strategic insight, working collaboratively with project teams, executives and stakeholders to enhance project value.

Our expertise covers a range of sectors – including transport, energy, water, housing, health and social services – advising across all phases of the investment lifecycle. We support clients develop and deliver new assets, improve operational outcomes, optimise portfolios and initiate asset sales or disposals.

Job Description

The opportunity

Our practice is growing, and we are seeking a Manager / Senior Manager with strong financial and commercial acumen, comfortable across multiple sectors, and ready to work collaboratively as part of high performing team.

In this role you will:

• Support delivery of commercial and financial advisory engagements across a diverse range of sectors.
• Develop comprehensive financial models and lead financial analysis.
• Support development of procurement and contracting strategies and commercial frameworks as part of the investment and business case and through the procurement process
• Manage and develop relevant aspects of the business and investment case to support major investment and transaction decisions.
• Work with our leadership to grow the practice – contributing to business development, proposals, client relationships, thought leadership and market positioning.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, drive high standards of delivery, and build capability within the team.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with senior stakeholders – including government clients, C-suite and board members, project and cross-functional multi disciplined teams.

What we're looking for

Aligned with our values, you are collaborative by nature and thrive in an environment that supports, challenges, and celebrates as a team. You're motivated by opportunities to work on projects that shape Australia's future and deliver lasting outcomes for our communities.

You care about the people you work with, respect diverse perspectives, and reflect on the impact your actions have on others. You bring curiosity, drive, and a commitment to continuous learning – contributing to projects that make a tangible difference.

You approach your work with a growth mindset: you ask questions, challenge thinking, and explore new ideas to find better ways of doing things. You seek to understand our clients' needs and put yourself in their shoes to deliver practical, meaningful results.

Above all, you act with integrity – doing what you say you'll do, doing the right thing when no one is watching, and speaking up when something doesn't feel right.

Qualifications

You bring a combination of:

• Interest in infrastructure and related sectors (e.g., transport, energy and utilities, health and housing).
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling capabilities with strong commercial acumen, which may include exposure to commercial contracts, procurement frameworks, different funding and financing models, investment related decision processes and / or transaction processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex narratives clearly and comfort presenting to and engaging client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects / engagements / workstreams, work autonomously yet collaboratively, manage competing priorities and deliver to high standards.
• Business development mindset: capable of contributing to proposals, identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships.
• Interest in and capability to coach and develop more junior staff.
• Minimum six years' relevant experience in a commercial or financial advisory roles (or equivalent) in infrastructure or related industries in the public, private or not-for-profit sector.

Additional Information

Why join us?

Benefits

• Flexible working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us.
• 5 weeks of annual leave: 20 days of annual leave, plus an additional 5 days of annual leave for use over the summer holiday period
• Market leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Additional leave: Includes Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more
• Smart device reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits: We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle, free coffee at our local coffee shop when in the office.
• Sonder: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.

We value every person and every voice

At Scyne, we are committed to fostering, cultivating and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We know that an inclusive environment strengthens decision-making, drives innovation and is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, our people and the communities we serve.

We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented or marginalised groups. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know – we are committed to ensuring every candidate has an equitable opportunity to succeed.

Interested in working together or want to learn more?

If you're collaborative by nature, curious, and keen to be part of a high-performing team that delivers meaningful change for clients and communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to start a conversation with us.

Our recruitment and assessment process

Our interview process typically involves two to three stages, incorporating a blend of behavioural, technical and scenario-based questions. This approach helps us understand your alignment to the role, the team, our broader business and, importantly, our values.

As part of the process, you may be asked to provide up to three artefacts or complete exercises that demonstrate your financial and analytical capabilities. You may be invited to walk our interviewers through your work, explaining your role, approach and insights.

Scyne's recruitment and selection approach is guided by key principles designed to attract, assess and onboard a skilled and diverse workforce – one that reflects the communities and organisations we partner with. Selection decisions are based on merit, with consideration of ability, performance, potential and alignment to our values, while recognising the unique experiences and perspectives each person brings.

To maintain the integrity of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all team members. This ensures we make informed hiring decisions and uphold the trust placed in us by our clients and partners.