Senior Financial Analyst - Planning and Analytics

JOB.TITLE, Ongoing opportunity, based in Sydney CBD + hybrid options Work in a critical function to drive improvements within the Corporate Finance function Develop and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders across government Ongoing full-time role in Sydney CBD, + hybrid working options available Clerk Grade 9/10, Salary $129,464 - $142,665, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading About us The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work! Our values of accountability, trust, service, and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make government work better. DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW. About the role Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst role sits within the Corporate Finance Team. The role manages financial analysis and reporting services including the delivery of budgets, forecast, annual budget proposals, financial insights, analytics and reports to various internal and external stakeholders to inform decision making and performance. About you The successful candidate will be able to effortlessly analyse, model and interpret data. You will have advanced problem-solving skills, a methodical and logical approach, and effective at planning and managing workloads and meet deadlines. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. You are a CPA or CA qualified finance professional with substantial knowledge of management reporting, financial modelling, financial management and accounting principles and practices. You also need to be highly resilient and possess superior stakeholder management skills and the ability to encourage a strong working relationship between the Department and Corporate Finance given potentially competing priorities. Above all, you have a proven track record of cutting through complexity and getting things done. You have demonstrated systems experience in finance systems and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Power BI, PRIME, SAP and Oracle Hyperion are not essential but would be considered an advantage. If you are an experienced Analyst with these attributes, we want to hear from you! Your application should include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume which outlines your relevant skills and experience. There are no selection criteria to be addressed. A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities.