Associate Director, Finance Business Partnering

Premier's Department

Associate Director, Finance Business Partnering

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Lead financial planning and business partnering in a transforming Finance and Operations branch
  
• Apply your strategic finance expertise to influence executive decision-making
• Full-Time, Temporary 12-month opportunity (Clerk Grade 11/12), based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.

About the Role

As our Associate Director, Finance Business Partnering, you'll play a key role in strengthening the Department's financial management capability and supporting executive decision-making.

You will lead financial planning, analysis and reporting across an operational group, providing high-level ad hoc and routine advice to senior executives on budget performance, forecasting, and financial risk management. You'll also contribute to our ongoing finance transformation, driving improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting insights and business partnering practices across the Department.

This role sits within the Finance and Operations Branch in the Corporate Services Group, which provides financial governance, analysis and operational support to the Premier's Department and its portfolio agencies.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and collaborative finance leader who can influence, educate, and partner effectively with executives in a complex, high-performing environment.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Leadership and people management: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality analysis and reporting
  
• Strategic financial acumen: Extensive experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management in a large and complex organisation, preferably within the NSW public sector or equivalent government environment
  
• Business partnering capability: Demonstrated success in building trusted relationships with senior executives, providing strategic financial advice that informs decision-making, and embedding financial accountability across the business
  
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Advanced ability to interpret and model financial data, identify key trends and variances, and develop meaningful insights that support strategic and operational planning
  
• Financial governance and compliance expertise: Strong understanding of financial management frameworks, Treasury circulars, and relevant accounting standards, with the ability to ensure sound financial governance and risk management
  
• Communication and influencing skills: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly, persuasively, and with impact to non-financial audiences
  
• Change and transformation mindset: Experience supporting or leading finance transformation, continuous improvement, or systems implementation initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy and business insight.
  
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related discipline are essential. Membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CA, CPA or equivalent) is highly desirable.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you
meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
  

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Tuesday, 11 November :59 AM)

Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Caiyi Zhao, Director, Strategic Budgeting on

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.