Senior Finance & Reporting Analyst Location – Parramatta, Hybrid flexible work arrangements are supported Employment type – Temporary full-time role for 12 months with the possibility of an extension Salary - $129,464.00 pa - $142,665.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Your role This role is responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating a range of regular reporting products that provide the Department with up-to-date insights into financial performance, service delivery outcomes, and key operational indicators. The position also plays a strategic role in supporting the Department’s continuous improvement initiatives by providing evidence-based advice to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. This includes undertaking cost and revenue analysis, identifying opportunities for optimisation, and contributing to the preparation of Treasury budget proposals and submissions. What you’ll do As a Senior Finance & Reporting Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial and performance reporting to inform decision-making and ensure government reporting obligations are met. You will contribute to the Department’s strategic and operational goals through expert analysis, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will: • Lead, coordinate and support all aspects of financial and performance reporting across a range of projects, initiatives and functions to ensure compliance with government requirements and achievement of departmental outcomes. • Contribute to the preparation of key publications, including the DCJ Annual Report, State Budget Papers, Quarterly Financial Performance Reports, and Budget Estimate Notes. • Build and maintain effective working relationships across the Communities and Justice portfolio, other government departments, and central agencies to achieve shared objectives and deliverables. • Undertake complex financial analysis, evaluation and modelling to strengthen financial resilience and sustainability across DCJ. • Support the annual planning and budgeting process, providing insights and advice to inform sound financial management and resource allocation. • Assist in the management of projects and resources, ensuring adherence to governance, quality and reporting standards while meeting all project milestones and deliverables. • Conduct research and analysis, developing evidence-based recommendations to inform planning, policy and strategic decision-making. Our Team You will join a high-performing, collaborative team that values flexibility, professional growth and a healthy work-life balance. We foster a positive and inclusive culture that encourages open communication, continuous learning and mutual support, empowering our people to thrive both personally and professionally. What we’re looking for In addition to the Key knowledge and experience required and listed in the role description, the ideal candidate will be a proactive and analytical professional with strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering meaningful insights that drive performance and value. You excel in collaborative environments and can communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders. • Demonstrated experience in public sector financial reporting, budget processes and outcomes budgeting. A strong understanding of project management is preferred. • Demonstrated ability to undertake financial analysis and communicate complex financial and policy analysis clearly and succinctly to non-technical stakeholders. • Strong ability to engage on financial and policy matters and to suggest and manage improvements in established processes. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with good interpersonal skills. • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting, commerce or economics or equivalent experience. Download the role description. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: • A challenging and rewarding career • Flexible, autonomous work environment • Competitive pay and conditions • Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities • Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Luanne La on 0411 453 600 or at luanne.la@dcj.nsw.gov.au If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page. Department of Communities and Justice
