Finance Planning & Systems ManagerThis external link will open in a new window

Waverley Council; Waverley Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs and health benefits

Based in Bondi Junction

Job summary

Waverley Council in Bondi Junction seeks a Finance Planning & Systems Manager to lead the administration, optimisation and continuous improvement of financial systems and governance. You will manage annual budgets, long-term financial planning and provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making.

The role reports to the Executive Manager, Finance, and requires CA/CPA qualifications, strong leadership, and extensive experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Degree and CA or CPA qualification in business/finance.
• Ability to provide financial advice to all management levels.
• Experience coordinating and consolidating budgets for a medium-sized organisation.
• Extensive experience with financial accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to administer financial software and troubleshoot to keep systems efficient.
• Experience with Fixed Asset management.
• Strong governance, accounting standards and GST/FBT knowledge.
• Proven leadership and staff development ability.
• Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of EEO and workplace health and safety.
• Experience with TechnologyOne or similar ERP is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading the administration optimisation and continuous improvement of Council’s financial management, operational systems and processes.
• Drafting council and executive 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, data quality and reporting capabilities.
• Working collaboratively with leaders and business areas to translate financial information into practical advice and actionable insights.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Financial advisory

Budget coordination

Financial systems administration

Fixed Asset management

GST & FBT knowledge

Leadership

Customer service & continuous-improve

EEO & safety understanding

TechnologyOne ERP knowledge

Education

Degree in business/finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Finance Planning & Systems ManagerThis external link will open in a new window

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

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Executive Manager, Finance, Teena Su, ********@waverley.nsw.gov.au, or 02 9083 8***

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.