The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
This position is responsible for leading a high-performing Finance Business Partnering function that delivers Financial Planning and Analysis to support evidence-based decision-making across Council.
The role provides strategic and operational financial leadership to enable sound financial planning, monitoring, forecasting, and performance reporting, ensuring the organisation's financial sustainability and optimal outcomes for the community.
Working in close partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and senior managers, the role drives continuous improvement in financial maturity, financial literacy, and the integration of financial and non-financial information to support Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.
On a daily basis you will:
Partner with the CFO to provide high-quality financial advice, insights, and analysis to the Executive Leadership Team, Council, ARIC, and Finance Committee.
Lead best-practice financial planning, forecasting, and performance management frameworks that support informed decision-making.
Lead the preparation and presentation of the Council's Operational Budget and Quarterly Business Reviews, working closely with key stakeholders and the CFO.
Oversee the analysis of financial and non-financial data to ensure all reporting and recommendations are aligned with Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) requirements and support the achievement of community outcomes.
Provide professional financial partnering advice to the Leadership team, develop and report on the Long-Term Financial Plan, review operations and provide recommendations for productivity, revenue or cost saving initiatives.
Identify productivity, revenue, efficiency, and cost-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to the business.
Prepare complex business cases, briefing notes, reports, and other material as required by the CFO on matters of strategic and organisational significance.
About You
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 10 years' relevant financial management experience in a complex organisation, preferably local government or a similar public sector environment.
You will also bring:
Business, Finance or Commerce Degree (major in Accounting or similar).
CA or CPA qualification
At least 2 years' experience leading and developing a professional finance or financial planning & analysis team.
Demonstrated experience delivering financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting senior leaders and elected bodies through high-quality financial advice and analysis
What's on offer
We are offering a full-time permanent opportunity, with an attractive remuneration from $173,****** to $192,****** plus 12% superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
14 weeks paid parental leave
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
Learning and development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.
Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact .
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Please submit your resume and attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
Applications close
9pm, Sunday, 1 February ****
and will not be accepted through any other medium.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
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