Senior Finance Partner - Local Government Budgeting Contract

Findmea; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Local government experience

Supportive team environment

Temporary contract

Job summary

Findmea is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner (Band 7) for a temporary placement in Melbourne. You will provide high-level financial advice, business partnering and management accounting support across a local government organisation, navigating complex financial systems and governance.

Reporting to the Coordinator Budget and Business Support, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, monthly reports and the Long-Term Financial Plan, partner with business units, ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• CPA/CA membership or equivalent is highly regarded.
• Experience in local government finance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist financial support and advice to business units.
• Develop and maintain the Long-Term Financial Plan.
• Prepare monthly management reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance, investigate variances and identify improvements.
• Support quarterly reporting for senior management and Council.
• Assist with annual financial statements and external audits.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Provide financial systems guidance, including TechnologyOne.
• Review and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and accounting standards.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Monthly reporting

Long-term financial planning

General ledger

Internal controls

Cost allocation

Financial accounting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

TechnologyOne proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/CA membership

Tools

TechnologyOne

Financial systems

Job description

Findmea is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner (Band 7) for a temporary placement in Melbourne. You will provide high-level financial advice, business partnering and management accounting support across a local government organisation, navigating complex financial systems and governance.

Reporting to the Coordinator Budget and Business Support, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, monthly reports and the Long-Term Financial Plan, partner with business units, ensure compliance with