Financial Planning Analyst (Max-Term until July 2027)

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Financial Planning Analyst (Full-Time, Max Term until July 2027) to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team.

In this role, you will play a key role in shaping strategic business decisions at WaterNSW by delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and insights that drive organisational performance. As a trusted partner to the business, you'll help translate financial data into meaningful recommendations, support long-term planning, and contribute to the delivery of critical outcomes.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, 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
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance  
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Salary range starting from $137,125 base + 12% super
• And so much more! 
  
  

What you’ll do: 

• Produce high-quality financial reports and models that provide actionable insights, support effective decision-making, and consistently meet WaterNSW and FP&A team standards.
• Maintain integrity of financial data and systems to ensure all financial information is validated, reliable, and fit for purpose.
• Provide clear analysis of financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities to support achievement of business targets.
• Support the delivery of high-quality budgets and forecasts that reflect WaterNSW priorities, assumptions and constraints.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements in all financial activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting standards to enhance efficiency and value.

What we are looking for: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated in financial analysis, planning, and reporting in complex environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting principals and the ability to interpret relevant legislation, regulations and accounting standards.
• Experienced and comfortable with engaging with stakeholders to deliver financial advice and insights, as well as preparing and presenting financial information to support decision-making.
• High proficiency in financial systems and analytical tools, with awareness of risk management and compliance requirements.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence. 

Who we are:

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.

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.

Our commitment & 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. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

For more information, please reach out to Nathan Hollis on nathan.hollis@waternsw.com.au.

Please note applications for this position will close on Wednesday 22nd July 2026, 11:59PM.

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.

 

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