Strategic Finance Partner, Operational Leader (Flex Time)

Ipswich City Council; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Work/Life balance

Diversity and inclusion

Learning and development

Health and well-being

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Job summary

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Senior Finance Partner (Operational) to act as trusted advisor to council leaders, providing strategic financial advice and support. You will work within the Finance Business Partnering team, shaping financial strategy, supporting departmental goals and improving business outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting, CPA/CA eligibility, and extensive budgeting, management accounting and financial analysis experience, with strong

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting or related discipline.
• Eligibility for CPA, CA or equivalent membership.
• Extensive budgeting, management accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills with spreadsheet, database and financial systems.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on financial policy, procedures, accounting standards and systems.
• Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis and forecasting.
• Lead annual budget development and ongoing budget maintenance.
• Manage monthly general ledger and project ledger processes, including reconciliations and journals.
• Prepare and present business cases and improve financial processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Business analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Financial systems

Education

Degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting

CPA/CA eligible

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Financial systems

Job description

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Senior Finance Partner (Operational) to act as trusted advisor to council leaders, providing strategic financial advice and support. You will work within the Finance Business Partnering team, shaping financial strategy, supporting departmental goals and improving business outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting, CPA/CA eligibility, and extensive budgeting, management accounting and financial analysis experience, with strong