Senior Manager - Finance Strategic Budgeting

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Shape strategic budget outcomes for one of NSW Government’s most diverse and high impact portfolios.
• Partner with senior leaders and NSW Treasury to deliver high-quality budget advice and outcomes.
• Permanent full-time opportunity, 35 hours per week
• Office based in Parramatta; flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience ranging from $173,121 to $191,993 + superannuation & annual leave loading

The Financial Planning & Analysis function sits at the centre of Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)’s financial strategy, supporting critical decisions across climate change, energy, environment, water and heritage. As Senior Manager, Finance Strategic Budgeting, you will help shape budget outcomes, strengthen financial governance and provide clear advice that supports decision making across a large and complex Cluster.

The team works closely with senior leaders, agencies and central government bodies to ensure strong financial governance, effective resource allocation, and high-quality reporting that supports decision-making. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where accuracy, responsiveness and strong stakeholder relationships are critical to success.

As the Senior Manager, Finance Strategic Budgeting, you will play a key leadership role in coordinating DCCEEW’s State Budget process and shaping financial outcomes across the Cluster. You will work closely with senior executives, agencies and NSW Treasury to provide clear, timely and strategic budget advice that supports funding decisions, resource allocation and performance oversight.

This is an opportunity to lead high profile, complex and time critical budget work within a large government portfolio with strong public purpose. You will bring structure, insight and judgement to complex financial issues, influence senior stakeholders and help ensure the Department is well positioned to deliver on its strategic priorities.

You are a confident, credible finance leader who thrives in complexity and brings a strategic lens to budget and financial management.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience leading complex budget processes and delivering within tight timeframes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels
• The ability to translate financial insights into clear, practical advice for non-financial audiences
• Confidence in navigating ambiguity and balancing competing priorities across a broad stakeholder group

• Degree qualification in Commerce or Business, and membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Charter Accountants Australia New Zealand.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Finance Strategic Budgeting

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 4 pages)
• a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience and addressing how you meet the focus capability requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kevin Soo, Director Financial Planning & Analysis via kevin.soo@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool will be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting (Nivya Shetty) via 0437 224 498 or nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 551255).

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Advertised: 03 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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