Job Description
Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our FP&A team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state and in a team of financial professionals.
This role offers you the flexibility to work around life, where your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working including working from home arrangements
Work a +-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Competitive salary range starting from $131,851 base + super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
Coordinate month-end processes with accounting and business stakeholders for accurate financial reporting, preparing accruals, invoices, journals, WIP capex, and reports1
Analyse financial performance and supporting data to identify trends, explain differences between actual and budgeted / forecasted results, and contribute to the identification of risks and opportunities in achieving financial targets
Manage financial forecast and budget processes, including educating stakeholders, data collection, validation, system loading, investigate variances and highlight key assumptions, risks, and opportunities
Provide key stakeholders commercial advice on revenue / expenditure contracts and business case submissions and ensure compliance with financial standards, internal policies, and agreements
Train and support non-financial stakeholders on commercial and financial concepts, promoting accurate information capture and efficiency improvements
What we are looking for:
Degree Qualification in Commerce, Business, Economics or similar
CA / CPA Qualification
Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI, and TM1
Minimum of 3 years' experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting, with demonstrated expertise in developing financial models to solve business challenges, identify efficiencies, and opportunities
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building across teams, with a strong attention to detail
Favourable: Knowledge and experience of the water sector or another regulatory business would be beneficial
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. In FP&A, we strive for collaboration, strategic alignment, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making to drive impactful business outcomes.
Who is WaterNSW?
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on 5th September 2026.
Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page.
You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Privacy and collection of your personal information
If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state and in a team of financial professionals.
This role offers you the flexibility to work around life, where your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working including working from home arrangements
Work a +-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Competitive salary range starting from $131,851 base + super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
Coordinate month-end processes with accounting and business stakeholders for accurate financial reporting, preparing accruals, invoices, journals, WIP capex, and reports1
Analyse financial performance and supporting data to identify trends, explain differences between actual and budgeted / forecasted results, and contribute to the identification of risks and opportunities in achieving financial targets
Manage financial forecast and budget processes, including educating stakeholders, data collection, validation, system loading, investigate variances and highlight key assumptions, risks, and opportunities
Provide key stakeholders commercial advice on revenue / expenditure contracts and business case submissions and ensure compliance with financial standards, internal policies, and agreements
Train and support non-financial stakeholders on commercial and financial concepts, promoting accurate information capture and efficiency improvements
What we are looking for:
Degree Qualification in Commerce, Business, Economics or similar
CA / CPA Qualification
Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI, and TM1
Minimum of 3 years' experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting, with demonstrated expertise in developing financial models to solve business challenges, identify efficiencies, and opportunities
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building across teams, with a strong attention to detail
Favourable: Knowledge and experience of the water sector or another regulatory business would be beneficial
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. In FP&A, we strive for collaboration, strategic alignment, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making to drive impactful business outcomes.
Who is WaterNSW?
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on 5th September 2026.
Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page.
You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Privacy and collection of your personal information
If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commercial Finance Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.