* Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
* Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow
* Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements & flexible hours
* Senior Leadership position
* Total remuneration package of $167,890
Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.
To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the team and manage the financial planning and budgeting requirements for Council and ensuring that statutory financial reporting obligations and requirements are met.
This role will provide you the opportunity to:
* Lead and manage the various functions of the department.
* Provide and present monthly financial report to the Senior Leadership Team and quarterly financial reports to Council and Council’s Audit and Risk Committee within set timeframes.
* Monitor developments in accounting and costing practice to ensure that Council uses the most appropriate business reporting practices.
* Prepare Council’s annual budget and annual financial statements for adoption in accordance with the requirements of Local Government Act and Australian Accounting Standards. Liaise with Council’s Auditors and achieve a satisfactory audit outcome.
* Ensure that Council has in place effective financial management and reporting systems that produce quality annual and long-term budgets and financial statements.
* Ensure that Council’s rating, billing and collection systems efficiently and effectively collect the revenue entitled to Council in accordance with legislation and Council’s policies.
* Oversee the Procurement function of Council, including the advice and support for contracts and tenders.
* Ensure procurement occurs within Council’s requirements an achieving value for money.
* Oversee the management of Council’s light and heavy fleet and plant, including the management of an appropriate Fleet Management Framework for all plant types.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and membership of a recognised accounting body, preferably CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
* Extensive financial accounting experience – preferably in Local Government.
* Proven experience in preparation of budgets, forecasts, financial reports and funding acquittals.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret financial information, determine trends and effectively manage Council’s resources through the development and implementation of the Financial Plan in conjunction with budgetary controls.
* Technical knowledge of and ability to apply legislation and standards applicable to this position including Australian Accounting Standards, GST, Financial Plan and Local Government compliance and reporting standards.
* Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver financial advice and lead conversations about budget development and financial results.
* Highly developed people management, leadership and teamwork skills, with demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams.
* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.
We care We thrive We grow
Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.
We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.
We offer:
1. Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
2. Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
3. A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking
4. An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
5. An active Social Club
6. Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff
7. Ability to