Strategic Management Accountant – Budgets & Forecasts

NSW Government; Bellingen Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee wellbeing programs

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Monthly rostered day off

Job summary

Bellingen Shire Council is seeking a Management Accountant to coordinate the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, annual operating and capital budgets, and quarterly budget reviews. You will work with managers to develop budgets and provide commentary to support informed decisions.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will prepare monthly financial reports, investigate variances, and provide financial advice to budget holders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in finance or business or related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Council’s 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, annual operating and capital budgets, and quarterly budget reviews.
• Develop and review budgets with managers and budget holders; assess long-term financial implications of projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Management accounting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Tools

Financial management systems

Advanced spreadsheets

Job description

Bellingen Shire Council is seeking a Management Accountant to coordinate the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, annual operating and capital budgets, and quarterly budget reviews. You will work with managers to develop budgets and provide commentary to support informed decisions.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will prepare monthly financial reports, investigate variances, and provide financial advice to budget holders.