Strategic Finance Partner - Local Government

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner in Sydney Metro. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, delivering insights to support informed decision-making, and develop long‑term financial plans and models.

You will also advise on taxation compliance (GST/FBT) and asset governance, building strong stakeholder relationships across a multi‑service environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Working towards or holding CPA/CA qualifications.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advice to business units.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and analysis.
• Develop long-term financial plans and financial models.
• Provide expert advice on taxation, GST and FBT obligations.
• Support asset accounting and fixed asset management.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across a diverse environment.
• Assist with the administration, development and training of corporate finance systems.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Advisory skills

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA in progress

Tools

Finance One

MagiQ

ERP systems

Job description

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner in Sydney Metro. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, delivering insights to support informed decision-making, and develop long‑term financial plans and models.

You will also advise on taxation compliance (GST/FBT) and asset governance, building strong stakeholder relationships across a multi‑service environment.