Manager Finance

Manager Finance, Ongoing, Sydney

Grade 9/10 | Base Salary: $129,464 - $142,665 + Superannuation

Help shape the future of infrastructure in NSW with Infrastructure NSW (INSW).

About the Role

We're looking for a talented and experienced Manager Finance, who will provide expert analysis, advice and recommendations across a range of complex financial issues. Is responsible for developing and implementing financial policies, procedures and systems to address organisation wide issues and meet the INSW's statutory and NSW Treasury reporting obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Financial Controller to develop and maintain internal controls for financial systems ensuring the integrity of financial data for reporting purposes and initiate remedial action to meet audit recommendations.
• Prepare the Annual Financial Statements to ensure statutory requirements are achieved to the satisfaction of the Audit Office and management of Audit and Risk committee requirements.
• Provide expert advice on financial/ accounting policies, processes, practices, chart of accounts, fixed assets and financial compliance issues to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Perform key elements of management of financial control for INSW, including blackline (balance sheet) reconciliations, prime reconciliation and journals for non-cash transactions.
• Assist in the provision of advice and delivery on complex infrastructure accounting issues, including asset transfers and sustainability reporting.
• Lead and coach finance staff, including reviewing the outputs of the Financial Accountant and Finance Officer, to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage competing deadlines, adapt to evolving accounting standards and reporting requirements, and apply your expertise across a range of financial and asset management matters.

About You

You hold a degree in Commerce, Business, or a related field, or bring extensive relevant experience, along with CA/CPA or an equivalent qualification. You have proven experience in financial accounting and a strong understanding of accounting standards in practice. Your ability to communicate effectively and engage with stakeholders is essential, and experience within construction, infrastructure, or asset management is highly regarded. You possess expertise in internal and external audit processes and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You are comfortable making independent decisions within agreed work plans and are accountable for delivering high-quality financial outputs. You act with integrity, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and demonstrate strong analytical and financial skills. Experience in leading process improvements and supporting audit processes is essential.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please refer to the full role description for more details.

For recruitment enquiries, contact Stephanie Vale at

Why Join INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice on infrastructure priorities and projects. Our work is guided by the Infrastructure NSW Act, and includes:

• Strategic advice to support long-term infrastructure planning and investment.
• Independent reviews and analysis of NSW's infrastructure program.
• Recommendations for funding from the Restart NSW fund.
• Oversight of priority project procurement and delivery.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, and a supportive, inclusive culture. Our benefits include career development opportunities, study assistance, salary packaging, discounted gym memberships, and a prime location at Barangaroo near Wynyard Station.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, carers, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, veterans, and women. We aim to make all roles flexible and will consider requests for flexible work arrangements.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing:

1. How your skills and experience align with the Manager Finance CL 0910 role.
2. The unique value you would bring to INSW.

Applications close: Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 9:59 AM.

Please apply via the 'Apply now' link. Email applications will not be accepted.

A recruitment pool may be created for similar roles over the next 18 months.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications prior to commencement.

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