Financial Systems Specialist

Singleton Council; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swell Program (Safe + Well)

Health + Wellbeing Leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Flu Vaccinations

Job summary

Singleton Council is recruiting a Financial Systems Specialist to administer and optimise our financial systems, reporting structures and data governance. You will work with stakeholders to move from spreadsheet-based processes to integrated planning, budgeting and reporting solutions.

This role requires a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset, supporting a modern, data-driven finance function on a 35-hour week term contract

Qualifications

• Essential degree qualifications in accounting, financial management or business management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, data management and system improvement initiatives.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement system, process and reporting improvements.

Responsibilities

• Administration, optimisation and ongoing enhancement of Council's financial systems, reporting structures and financial data governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.
• Drive transition from spreadsheet-based processes to integrated financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting solutions.

Skills

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Project-based work

Education

Accounting/Financial management degree

Business management degree

Job description

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Playing a key role in the delivery of our Financial Improvement Program, helping to shape the future of financial management, reporting and decision-making across Council, the Financial Systems Specialist will be responsible for the administration, optimisation and ongoing enhancement of Council's financial systems, reporting structures and financial data governance framework. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organisation to improve processes, strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting capabilities and drive the transition from spreadsheet-based processes to integrated financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys solving complex problems, leveraging technology to improve business outcomes and turning data into meaningful insights. Combining financial analysis, systems administration, stakeholder engagement and project-based improvement work, the role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on organisational performance while helping build a modern, efficient and data-driven finance function.

Essential to this role is degree qualifications in accounting, financial management or business management, complemented by demonstrated experience in financial reporting, data management and system improvement initiatives with a proven ability to identify, develop and implement system, process and reporting improvements within a continuous improvement environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial systems experience, highly developed analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset, along with the ability to build effective relationships and provide trusted advice across a diverse organisation.

This position is offered on a Term contract, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week until 30 June 2027. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 13 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $107,703 - $121,152 per annum plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)

• Health + Wellbeing Leave

• Fitness Passport

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off

• 9-day fortnight

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year

• Annual Leave

• Sick + Carer’s Leave

• Long Service Leave after 5 years

• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

• Parental Leave

• Domestic + Family Violence Leave

• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development

• Education Assistance

• Leadership Development Program

• Emerging Leaders Program

• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards

• Service Awards

• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click hereto explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 6 AUGUST 2026.