Senior Finance Business Analyst

Cumberland City Council; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking a Senior Finance Business Analyst to lead a team delivering business partnering and analytical services across the organisation. You will help maintain the integrity and relevance of the Council's financial data, while partnering with internal customers and senior executives.

The role requires strong supervisory experience in a multicultural workplace and extensive knowledge of financial reporting and accounting practices within local government.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in accounting, commerce, business or finance.
• Experience supervising diverse, multicultural teams.
• Experience in financial business partnering and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of local government accounting practices.
• Ability to deliver accurate financial analysis within deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering business partnering and analytical services.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of Council financial data.
• Provide leadership across end-to-end financial processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial partnering

Financial reporting

Accounting knowledge

GST compliance

LG Code compliance

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/commerce/finance degree

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

About The Opportunity

Council’s Finance team sits within the Corporate Performance Directorate and provides expert leadership and guidance to the organisation in all aspects of Council’s finances and end to end financial processes across the organisation including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, rates, valuations, revenue recovery, and financial analytics.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Senior Finance Business Analyst is responsible for managing a team of business support staff providing business partnering and analytical services to internal customers and Senior Executives across Council. This role is also expected to help maintain the integrity of Council’s financial data, ensuring its accuracy and relevance.

The Successful Applicant Will Require

• Degree qualifications in accounting, commerce, business or finance
• Supervisory experience in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural workplace
• Supervisory experience in Financial business partnering
• Substantial experience in financial reporting and management reporting
• Thorough working knowledge of:
• Australian Accounting Standards
• Practices and Industry codes
• GST Act
• Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting
• Demonstrated ability to produce results with high levels of accuracy within set timeframes
• Experience identifying and developing innovative solutions to complex and wide-ranging problems
• Well developed interpersonal skills providing the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with internal and external associates

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About This Role

• 1x permanent full-time position
• Working 70 hours per fortnight.
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Merrylands Administration Building and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information:

• Grade 13 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $2,185.39 to $2,513.20 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What You'll Need To Have For This Role

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

What We Can Offer

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Us

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ENQUIRIES

Contact Nhi Lam, Coordinator Finance on 8757 9667 or [e-mail] for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 18 September 2026