Principal Financial Analyst - Treasury Reporting
Principal Financial Analyst – Treasury Reporting
Join our External Reporting and Financial Compliance Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity to 30 June 2027 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
Work within NSW Health, Australia’s largest health organisation, delivering statewide financial insights and outcomes.
Join a collaborative, high-performing finance team supporting critical reporting to NSW Treasury.
Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
Build your career in a senior finance role driving statewide financial reporting and data integrity across NSW Health.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
With your skills and experience, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of whole-of-health financial reporting across NSW. Working at a senior level, you will oversee complex financial data submissions to NSW Treasury, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and accounting standards. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic advice, analyse trends, and influence financial outcomes at a system-wide level. You will lead and support a small team while delivering high-quality outcomes within strict timeframes. This is a fast-paced and rewarding opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking impact and leadership.
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 - $173,174 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doingCoordinate monthly financial reporting submissions to NSW Treasury, including budget, actuals, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Review, analyse, and validate consolidated financial data, identifying issues and driving improvements in data quality.
Lead forward estimates and budget reporting processes, including documentation of assumptions and financial drivers.
Monitor financial performance, identify risks and variances, and provide timely, strategic advice to senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with NSW Treasury requirements, legislation, and financial reporting standards.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed professionals who can contribute to the work of NSW Health and bring:
A professional accounting qualification and membership with a recognised Australian accounting body, alongside broad experience across financial, management, and cost accounting disciplines
Demonstrated senior-level experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within large or complex organisations
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into clear, actionable insights
Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders and influence outcomes
Highly developed organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines in a high-volume environment.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
Target Question (1-2 pages)
Describe your experience using NSW Health financial systems including your understanding of activity-based management, and how your accounting experience has supported accurate reporting under tight deadlines.
For role related queries or questions contact erin.sanders@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ663012.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 31 July 2026
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 31 July 2026
