Senior Finance Business Partner

Public Sector People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People in Melbourne’s inner suburbs is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for a temporary 3‑month assignment starting ASAP. The role is 38 hours per week, paying $75 per hour plus super, and focuses on strategic financial planning and performance across council services.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, drive insights, and help align resources with community priorities. Prior government/Not‑for‑Profit experience is valued; CPA/CA and TechOne familiarity are

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in finance business partnering or strategic finance.
• CPA or CA qualification mandatory.
• Experience in Local Government, Healthcare, Education or Not-for-Profit.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with service areas to align financial strategy with operational outcomes.
• Prepare monthly management reports for Executive and Audit Committee review.
• Support development and implementation of the Long‑Term Financial Plan.
• Lead the coordination and preparation of the annual budget across business units.
• Monitor budget performance with variance analysis and actionable insights.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Strategic finance

Budgeting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA qualification

Tools

TechOne

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner – Local Government (Temporary Contract)
Inner SuburbsMelbourne | ASAP Start | 3-Month Contract
38 Hours per Week | $75 p/hour + super

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our client, a progressive local council located in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. This is a 3-month temporary opportunity with an immediate start, offering the chance to contribute to strategic financial outcomes within a collaborative and community-focused environment.

This role acts as a key strategic partner across the organisation, supporting business units to drive financial performance and long-term sustainability. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert financial insight to inform decision‑making and align resources with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with service areas to align financial strategy with operational and community outcomes
• Preparing accurate and timely monthly management reports for Executive and Audit Committee review
• Supporting the development and implementation of the Long‑Term Financial Plan
• Leading the coordination and preparation of the annual budget across business units
• Monitoring budget performance, delivering clear variance analysis and actionable insights

About you:

• Experience within Local Government, Healthcare, Education, Not‑for‑Profit, or State/Federal Government environments
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar finance business partnering or strategic finance role
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• CPA or CA qualification (mandatory)
• TechOne experienced preferred
• Strong stakeholder engagement and financial analysis capability

This is a great opportunity to step into a high‑impact role where your expertise will directly support strategic planning and service delivery outcomes.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.