Strategic Finance Partner & Performance Lead (12 Month)

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit an experienced Coordinator Financial Planning & Performance. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the financial planning and performance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, business partnering and organisational performance reporting.

This 12-month contract offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the financial planning function within a public sector

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience developing Long Term Financial Plans and financial models.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership experience within a finance function.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Financial Planning & Performance team.
• Coordinate annual budgets, quarterly reviews and long-term financial plans.
• Deliver financial modelling, forecasting and sustainability analysis.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders.
• Prepare and review business cases and investment proposals.
• Drive improvements across financial reporting and performance management.
• Oversee finance systems governance and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Education

Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit an experienced Coordinator Financial Planning & Performance. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the financial planning and performance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, business partnering and organisational performance reporting.

This 12-month contract offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the financial planning function within a public sector