Senior Finance Planning and Analysis Manager

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

• Annual salary range: Commensurate with experience

• Employment type: Full Time – Permanent

• Usual work location: 180 Lonsdale Street, CBD / Work from home

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join VicRoads as a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, playing a leadership role in supporting the organisation's technology modernisation journey. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will provide strategic financial leadership, partnering closely with Technology leaders to deliver insightful analysis, robust financial planning, and data-driven recommendations that influence key business decisions.

As the primary Finance business partner for Technology, you will be responsible for driving the annual budget, quarterly forecasting process, workforce and vendor planning, and development of Technology's long-term financial plans. You will translate complex workforce, project, system and operating cost drivers into actionable insights that support performance management, financial governance and executive decision-making

This is a highly visible role that works closely with Technology Leadership, ELT and Finance stakeholders. You will join a high-performing and respected FP&A team and thrive in a fast-paced environment that values initiative, collaboration, continuous improvement and commercial thinking. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategic outcomes and contribute to the future success of VicRoads.

While VicRoads works closely with Government, the FP&A function operates in a highly commercial environment with regular reporting and performance obligations to investors and lenders.

About you

You are a commercially astute finance professional with strong FP&A and business partnering experience, ideally within a complex technology or project-driven environment. A qualified CPA or CA, you bring exceptional financial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making through credible advice and analysis. With demonstrated experience in project finance, financial governance, and continuous improvement, you are passionate about driving performance and value. Your leadership style fosters collaboration, accountability, and the development of high-performing teams.

• CPA or CA qualified with a relevant Finance or Accounting degree.
• Proven experience in FP&A, financial business partnering, and stakeholder management.
• Strong project finance expertise, including forecasting, expenditure tracking, and business case governance.
• Ability to provide strategic financial insights that influence business outcomes and investment decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing finance professionals.
• Experience with Workday, Adaptive Planning, or similar financial systems is highly regarded.

Our culture

Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.

What we offer

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers

• Opportunities for professional and personal development

• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. Please note applications close 11.59pm Thursday 13th August 2026.

For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]  

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VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.