Manager Strategic Finance

• Ongoing, full-time opportunity
• Location – Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 11/12, salary up to $173,174 per annum plus super and leave loading

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About The Role
As the Manager Strategic Finance, you will oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring alignment with NSW Treasury requirements and long-term strategic objectives. This role works closely with executives and business leaders, providing analytical insights and forward-looking financial modelling to guide decision-making, optimise resource allocation, and support sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes across the Agriculture and Biosecurity Group.
• Provide robust financial and metrics reporting, ensuring executives and functional leaders have the insights they need for decision-making.
• Deliver detailed analyses of revenues, expenses, and performance trends to drive operational efficiency and forward planning.
• Partner with NSW Treasury on budget submissions, forward estimates, and reporting requirements.
• Support and deliver cross-functional strategic and operational projects, independently and in collaboration with business leaders.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, and Ministerial correspondence to support the effective operation of the Authority.

About You
You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and proven experience in finance leadership, capable of influencing and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Your key attributes include:

• Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and risk management.
• Ability to provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including preparing executive-level briefings.
• Experience leading projects and working collaboratively across teams.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in finance, economics or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

Apply now and be part of something bigger
When applying you will need to submit a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience skills and capabilities that align to the role and a resume.

If you'd like to know more about the role, please view the Role Description - Clerk Manager Strategic Finance (1).DOCX

Application Closing Date: 11:55pm Thursday 30th October 2025
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Brad Murray – A/Director Finance Strategy on or via email

Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.

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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is proud to announce that we have achieved Disability Confident Recruiter status , by Australian Disability Network. DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.