Finance Analyst - Legal and Governance (Temporary opportunity for up to 15 months)

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.

In this role, you'll:

Support the delivery of financial governance, reporting and commercial administration activities that help the business operate effectively and meet its financial obligations.

You'll coordinate monthly reporting processes, review and validate invoices, support financial reconciliations and help ensure supplier payments, procurement activities and panel arrangements comply with relevant policies, procedures and governance requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers, you'll provide advice, resolve issues and contribute to the effective management of financial and contractual processes.

As the business continues to evolve, you'll play an important role in supporting system enhancements, improving processes, maintaining data integrity and embedding new ways of working. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adapt quickly to changing priorities, systems and business requirements.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented analyst who enjoys working with data, improving processes and building strong stakeholder relationships.

As the Finance Analyst, you'll bring strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the ability to identify discrepancies, risks and opportunities for improvement. You are comfortable working with financial information, navigating competing priorities and applying a high level of accuracy in everything you do.

You thrive in a changing environment, embrace new systems and processes, and can effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve positive business outcomes. While not essential, experience working within legal, professional services, government or other highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience supporting financial reporting, invoice management, reconciliations and financial administration activities.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to compliance, governance and process integrity.

• Experience using SAP, ERP or similar business systems.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to adapt to changing business needs and evolving systems.

• Relevant qualifications in finance, commerce, business or a related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM, Monday 21st September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact JENNIFER.FOGARTY@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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