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Senior Accountant (Finance Business Partner)

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A leading NSW government agency is seeking a Senior Accountant to support enterprise-level reporting, budgeting, and financial advisory functions. In this high‑impact role, you’ll partner with senior finance leaders, drive strategic financial insights, and ensure alignment and accuracy across divisional reporting and planning activities.

Senior Accountant

📍 Location: Sydney CBD
📅 Start Date: ASAP
🗓 End Date: 10 July 2026
💲 Pay Rate: $700–$800/day + super
🏢 Client: Major NSW Government Agency


About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to provide financial leadership, enterprise‑wide reporting, and strategic advisory support for a major NSW Government organisation. Working closely with the Finance Director and partnering with divisional Finance Managers, Business Partners, FP&A, Financial Accounting, and Treasury teams, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and enabling informed decision‑making across the organisation.

This role sits at the centre of enterprise reporting, planning, and financial governance—ideal for an Accountant who thrives in complex environments and enjoys driving high-quality financial outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present enterprise-level financial reports
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, including Treasury submissions and top‑down budget allocations.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to influence and support decision‑making across the organisation.
  • Coordinate financial activities across divisions to maintain alignment, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Oversee month‑end and year‑end processes, including data consolidation, variance analysis, and commentary.
  • Resolve data issues across financial systems (SAP, TM1, Prime) and maintain clean, consistent master data.
  • Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting for the Finance Director and key stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

    • Demonstrated experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis within a large or complex organisation.
    • Strong working knowledge of SAP, TM1 and financial consolidation systems.
    • Confident communicator able to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
    • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
    • A strategic mindset with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Emma Crossing on +61 2 8289 3137 for a confidential discussion.

Contract Type: Contract

Specialism: Government

Focus: Accounting and Finance

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Salary: AUD700 - AUD800 per day

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Sydney CBD

Job Reference: 29EUCQ-693B7013

Date posted: 3 March 2026

Consultant: Emma Crossing