Finance Business Partner - Local Government

Perceptive Talent Solutions; Waverley; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Perceptive Talent Solutions – Waverley NSW is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a local government council in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The role supports budgeting, forecasting and financial performance across the organisation.

Key focus areas include budget reviews, grant management, asset accounting and financial modelling. You will provide guidance to directorates and prepare regular financial reports.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting or a Business discipline and studying towards CPA/CA qualification.
• Experience with Technology One or a similar ERP.
• Experience in a government, government owned or tertiary education environment.
• Sound knowledge of applicable accounting practices and standards.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong report writing ability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual and quarterly budget reviews.
• Record and report on Council's grants program.
• Maintain Council's fixed asset register including capitalisation and disposal.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to Council directorates.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Develop long-term financial plan.
• Liaise with other departments to provide accurate information and advice.
• Ensure GST/FBT compliance and statutory obligations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Report writing

Financial analysis

Forecasting and budgeting

Education

Accounting or Business degree

CPA/CA qualification in progress

Tools

Technology One ERP

Excel

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Local Government

Perceptive Talent Solutions – Waverley NSW

About the Organisation

My client is a leading local government orgnisation based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The Financial Services Team is a high performing team with a supportive culture. They currently have a couple of team members on extended leave and are looking for temporary resources to support them through that period. The broader team is also growing at the moment with a few permanent opportunities soon to be advertised.

About the role

The Finance Business Partner contributes to the effective and efficient functioning of Council's financial services section, by working alongside various stakeholders, using strong analytical skills to advise and support decision-making, forecasting, budgeting and performance measurement.

Key responsibilities

As this is a temporary role the key focus areas of the role will be:

• Budget Management -Oversee and develop annual and quarterly budget reviews.
• Grant Management - You will record and report on Council's grants program.
• Fixed Asset Management - You will maintain Council's fixed asset register including capitalisation and disposal of assets.

Other important responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide effective guidance and support as a Finance Partner to Council Directorate/s.
• Provide a high standard of financial analysis for Council, its business units and subsidiaries.
• Develop, operate and maintain corporate systems and procedures to meet organizational needs and prepare for future opportunities.
• Provide in-house expertise in relation to financial evaluations and modeling, and advisory activity pertinent to commercial opportunities and financing alternatives.
• Prepare and develop monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports.
• Develop Council's long term financial plan.
• Liaise with other Council departments in relation to related account issues and provide management/supervision with accurate information, analysis, advice and assistance when required.
• Prepare timely advice and report on GST/FBT and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

About you

• A strong work ethic
• Experience with Technology One or a similar ERP
• Experience in a government, government owned or tertiary education environment
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in a multi-services environment.
• Degree qualified in Accounting or a Business discipline and studying towards CPA/CA qualification.
• Sound knowledge of applicable accounting practices and standards.
• Computer literacy and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills including report writing.