Finance Business Partner: Strategic Insight & Impact

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Parental leave

Employee networks

Inclusive culture

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a Finance Business Partner to transform financial data into insights that drive better outcomes for our city and community. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting, partnering with senior leaders and diverse units to shape sustainable decisions.

In this role you will develop financial models, evaluate investments, and translate information into practical recommendations, influencing strategic initiatives and projects that enhance Sydney’s

Qualifications

• CPA, CA, or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• extensive experience in finance business partnering across a broad range of stakeholders and operational areas.
• strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• a collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting to support decision-making.
• Develop robust financial models and evaluate strategic investment opportunities.
• Provide commercial insights for business cases and major projects.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

City of Sydney is seeking a Finance Business Partner to transform financial data into insights that drive better outcomes for our city and community. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting, partnering with senior leaders and diverse units to shape sustainable decisions.

In this role you will develop financial models, evaluate investments, and translate information into practical recommendations, influencing strategic initiatives and projects that enhance Sydney’s