Associate - Financial Advisory

Overview
At Scyne, we are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, not-for-profit and for purpose organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities.
We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.
Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices:
Transformation
Risk, Programs and Cyber
Commercial, Finance and Infrastructure
We're excited to share newly created opportunities in ourFinance Advisory team, part of theCommercial, Finance and InfrastructurePractice inCanberra.
Our Commercial, Finance and Infrastructure Practice advises our public purpose clients on the projects that shape Australia's future.
We deliver end-to-end expertise to support Australia's growth today, and tomorrow.
Our diversity of industry experience, insight and deep capability drives confidence in financial outcomes.
Role and responsibilities
As a client-facing consultant, you will not just crunch numbers, you will shape smarter decisions that influence how government departments receive and allocate funding, invest in infrastructure, and deliver services for communities across Australia.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing trusted advice and support that helps our clients achieve their objectives while making a real impact where it matters most.
Specifically, our Finance Advisory team works across:
Financial and cost modelling to inform strategic decisions
Performance and sustainability analysis across cost, funding and capital structures
Technical accounting and reporting advisory, including complex transactions
Funding and activity-based costing analytics
Business case development and investment evaluation to support funding allocation
Economic and financial analysis that underpins policy and project decisions
As afull-timemember of our Finance Advisory team, you will:
Advise and assist client finance teams on accounting, budgeting, financial and management reporting.
Enable better financial outcomes through cost modelling, pricing and charging reviews, sustainability analysis, forecasting, business case evaluation, procurement support and commercial assurance.
Improve finance and corporate service functions by assessing and redesigning operating models, enhancing processes and controls, and supporting digitisation and automation.
Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends affecting government entities, and incorporate relevant insights into client solutions.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and government entities.
Serving as a trusted advisor, providing timely and insightful financial guidance and support.
Proactively engaging with clients to anticipate their evolving needs and deliver tailored, value-added solutions.
Coach and mentor junior colleagues to help foster professional growth and capability within the team.
We are seeking candidates for multiple roles at different levels of their consulting career, from Associate through to Senior Manager.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to broaden your consulting skills, advance your career, and be mentored by industry leaders, while working on diverse, high-impact projects that shape better financial and commercial outcomes for clients across Government and Defence.
Qualifications and eligibility
Please note:These positions require you to have an Australian Citizenship and be willing to undertake Baseline (or preferably NV1) clearance to support work with Defence.
For more information, please go to applicants/eligibility-and-suitability
About you
You'll thrive in this role if you align to our values, are collaborative in nature and love working in and celebrating as a team.
You respect and care for your colleagues and are curious about others' views and reflect on the impact we have on others.
You have a growth mindset.
You're interested in asking questions to challenge our thinking and love new ideas and trying new things.
You're curious about and able to put yourself in the clients' shoes; you earn and value the trust placed in us.
You're someone who does what you say you'll do, and you do the right thing when no-one is looking, and you call it when you feel something isn't quite right.
We're looking for purpose-driven professionals who live our values and bring a collaborative spirit to everything they do.
Technically, you bring
Experience working with or within finance, accounting or related fields, supported by a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline.
Organisational leadership of high performing teams with multiple projects and competing deadlines.
A relevant accountancy qualification (CA ANZ or CPA) is advantageous.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience in the Commonwealth Budget and Cabinet processes, including Budget Process Operational Rules, Cabinet Submissions, and Portfolio Budget Statements.
Expertise in one or more of the following: cost modelling, financial accounting, or commercial and contract assurance.
Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data to drive strategic insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
Additional information
Scyne Employee Benefits:Market Leading Parental Leave; Flexible Working; Additional Leave; Employee Share Options; Smart Device Reimbursement; Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits; Sonder Mental Health Support.
Interested in working together or want to find out more?
If you share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.
We Value Every Person and Every Voice
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
We know that an inclusive culture improves decision-making and is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes.
We encourage applications from those in marginalised and historically underrepresented communities.
If you require adjustments to the process, please let us know.
Recruitment and assessment
Our recruitment and assessment process is underpinned by key principles to recruit a skilled and diverse workforce representing the communities we serve.
We may conduct background checks and require Commonwealth security clearance if applicable.
Our processes adhere to the AS 4811:2022 Workforce Screening Standard.
Job details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Consulting
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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