Finance Business Partner

Ivory Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivory Group is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 5-month full-time contract with a Sydney council in the Eastern Suburbs. The role supports budgeting, financial reporting, fixed asset management and grants administration, with a 35-hour week and up to 2 days WFH.

You will assist budget preparation and monitoring, oversee the fixed asset register, prepare reports and variance analysis, and support GST/FBT and taxation compliance. Strong stakeholder communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, fixed assets and financial reporting
• Local Council or government experience highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Support budget preparation, monitoring and financial analysis
• Oversee fixed asset management and maintain the grants register
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assist with GST, FBT and taxation compliance
• Support financial systems administration and provide advice to internal stakeholders

Skills

Budgeting

Fixed assets

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Job description

• Up to 5-month contract | 35-hour work week | Start ASAP
• Experience with budgeting, fixed assets and grants management
• Flexible working hours and up to 2 days WFH

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

Work with a Local Council based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, supporting the Finance team with key financial management and reporting responsibilities.

ABOUT THE POSITION.

Up to 5 month full-time opportunity. As a Finance Business Partner you will support Council's financial management processes, including budgeting, financial reporting, fixed asset management and grants administration. This opportunity suits an experienced finance professional who can hit the ground running, manage competing priorities and provide sound financial support across the organisation.

DUTIES.

• Support budget preparation, monitoring and financial analysis
• Oversee fixed asset management and maintain the grants register
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assist with GST, FBT and taxation compliance
• Support financial systems administration and provide advice to internal stakeholders

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE.

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, fixed assets and financial reporting
• Local Council or government experience highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

BENEFITS & REMUNERATION.

• $60 - $70 p/h + Super
• Up to 2 days work from home
• Convenient location - 5 minute from the train station

CULTURE.

Join a collaborative Finance team where you can contribute to key financial processes and support the delivery of Council's financial objectives. This is an opportunity to bring your existing finance experience into a varied contract role within local government.