Finance Planning & Systems Manager

Waverley Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Waverley Council in Sydney is seeking an experienced Finance Planning & Systems Manager to lead the administration, optimisation and governance of the Council's financials, reporting and systems. You will drive annual budget processes, long-term financial planning and business partnering across departments.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will strengthen financial governance, data quality and system performance, delivering meaningful insights to support strategic decisions and value for

Qualifications

• Degree and CA or CPA qualification in a business/finance related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to provide financial advice to all levels of management on key aspects including reporting capabilities
• Experience in co-ordination and consolidation of budgets for a medium sized organisation
• Extensive technical experience in financial accounting systems and reporting tools
• Ability to undertake systems administration of financial software and data management

Responsibilities

• Leading the administration optimisation and continuous improvement of Council's financial management, operational systems and processes
• Drafting council and executive business and financial reports and providing meaningful financial insights
• Leading the annual budget development and long-term financial plan forecasts
• Strengthening financial governance, controls, policies and practices
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, data quality and reporting capabilities
• Working collaboratively with leaders to translate financial information into practical advice

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Systems governance

Stakeholder engagement

Data quality

Education

Degree in finance/business

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Waverley Council is seeking an experienced Finance Planning & Systems Manager to lead the effective administration, optimisation and continuous improvement of Council's financials, business reporting, financial and operational systems and governance practices.

This is a key leadership role that combines strategic planning, financial operational systems expertise and financial business partnering.

Why Join us?

• Permanent full-time
• Opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the financial sustainability of Sydney's leading local government organisations
• Community focused, values driven team
• Based in Bondi Junction,
• A supportive and inclusive work culture
• Contribute to the safety and well-being of the local community
• Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we're committed to helping you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program

The Role

Reporting to Executive Manager, Finance, you will lead the coordination of Council's annual budget and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring financial information, systems and reporting, support organisational priorities and information decision making.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the administration optimisation and continuous improvement of Council's financial management, operational systems and processes
• Drafting council and executive business and financial reports and providing meaningful financial insights to support organisational performance and decision-making
• Leading the annual budget development and long-term financial plan forecasts
• Strengthening financial governance, controls, policies and practices
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, data quality and reporting capabilities
• Working collaboratively with leaders and business areas to translate financial information into practical advice and actionable insights

About You

• Degree and CA or CPA qualification in a business/finance related discipline or recent relevant experience in a management or systems accounting role.
• Demonstrated ability to provide financial advice to all levels of management on key aspects of Council's financial position, project funding strategies and systems and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in the co-ordination and consolidation of budgets for a medium sized organisation.
• Extensive technical experience in financial accounting systems, financial management reporting tools and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to undertake systems administration of financial software, including troubleshooting, system optimisation and user support, to ensure that the system and its environment are performing efficiently, problems are resolved quickly and the system is functional for all users.
• Experience in Fixed Asset management.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, accounting standards and statutory compliance requirements including GST and FBT.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate staff in a collaborative environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and organisational values.
• Demonstrated understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), workplace diversity and workplace health and safety principles.
• Experience with TechnologyOne or a similar enterprise financial management system will be highly regarded

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at ***********@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure safety.