We are looking for a suitably qualified Finance Business Partner to join the team. You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of Council’s financial, management and project accounting functions. This includes Council’s analysis of departmental results, commercial analysis, reporting support and supporting the broader finance function to be the conduit with the different areas of council. The Finance Business Partner will lead the development of Council’s budget and assist supporting Council’s annual reporting obligations.
The successful applicant will have:
Proven experience in the interpretation and application of financial concepts, basic accounting requirements and has experience in modelling commercial transactions. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and autonomously on specific projects, with a proven ability to problem solve, decision-making abilities with the ability to recommend workable solutions.
Experienced in working with stakeholders to identify budget opportunities, experience in looking at improving service delivery through contracting and financial analysis to demonstrate benefits of changes in cost structures.
Highly organised, with the appropriate administration skills to be able to meet deadlines under conflicting pressures while meeting customer expectations.
Sufficient experience to hold conversations and assist with decision making with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Qualifications required:
A Bachelor of Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree or equivalent and demonstrated experience in a commercial finance environment for a minimum of 5 years.
Position Hours: Part-Time, 48 hours fortnight.
Salary range: $97,017.34 to $109,191.00 plus superannuation (Pro-rata for part-time positions)
For further information on this position, contact Michael Sokulski, Chief Financial Officer on (03) 6216 6800.
