About the Opportunity

Our Finance Team is seeking a Financial Analyst, accountable for enhancing CSPD’s enterprise‑wide financial insight, modelling and reporting capability. The role contributes to the delivery of high‑quality analysis, robust modelling and strong data integrity that underpin strategic planning, resource allocation and informed decision‑making across the organisation. This role is ongoing, full-time.

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect.

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees

• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)

• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees

• Extensive growth and development opportunities

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

About You

• Analytical modelling capability — You design, maintain and improve financial models that support forecasting, resource allocation and strategic planning.

• Insightful reporting — You build dashboards and reporting solutions that enhance decision‑making and support self‑service reporting across diverse stakeholders.

• Commercial analysis — You provide proactive financial and scenario analysis to assess strategic initiatives, operational changes and capital investments.

• Risk & opportunity identification — You monitor key performance drivers, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations.

• Collaborative problem‑solver — You partner effectively with Workforce Planning, Schools, Finance and other directorates to analyse workforce, enrolment, funding and operational performance data.

• Data integrity focus — You ensure financial data accuracy across systems, resolving inconsistencies and responding to ad‑hoc analysis requests with precision.

Desirable Experience

• Financial modelling — Experience developing forecasting, resource allocation and strategic planning models.

• Dashboard/reporting tools — Capability building dashboards and reporting solutions that support organisational insight and self‑service reporting.

• Scenario & commercial analysis — Background conducting scenario modelling for strategic, operational and capital decisions.

• Performance analysis — Experience analysing workforce, enrolment, funding, procurement or operational performance data.

• Allocation methodologies — Exposure to reviewing or enhancing staffing formulas, funding distribution models or resource allocation frameworks.

• Treasury & capital modelling — Experience contributing to treasury, borrowing or capital forecasting models.

• Data quality & systems — Experience ensuring data integrity across financial systems and supporting system improvements (e.g., Workday functionality)

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A current resume

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Applications Close: Friday, 31st July 2026

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.