Strategic Management Accountant & Business Partner

Bundaberg Regional Council; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

17.5% leave loading

9-day fortnight roster

Wellbeing and mental health support

Professional development & study leave

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council in Queensland is seeking a Management Accountant to partner with operational teams, provide financial analysis, budget support, reporting insights and strategic business advice that deliver essential services to the community.

This role combines strategic thinking with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement while contributing to Council's vision of building Australia's best regional community.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or related discipline, along with strong financial analysis and management accounting capability.
• Experience working with complex financial systems, including reporting, data analysis, and maintaining financial integrity.
• The ability to build productive relationships and provide trusted financial advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgement.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach, with experience in budgeting, business partnering, and financial reporting highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, budget support, reporting insights, and business advice to support informed decision‑making across Council.
• Partner with operational teams to deliver essential services to the community.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement within Financial Operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business

Job description

Bundaberg Regional Council in Queensland is seeking a Management Accountant to partner with operational teams, provide financial analysis, budget support, reporting insights and strategic business advice that deliver essential services to the community.

This role combines strategic thinking with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement while contributing to Council's vision of building Australia's best regional community.