This role plays a pivotal part in driving financial decision-making, optimising operational performance, and supporting high-impact initiatives that deliver real outcomes for the community.
The Details
* Start: ASAP
* Pay Rate: $54.24 - $62.38 per hour + super
* Contract: 6-month temporary opportunity. Potential Temp to Perm
* Hybrid : Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
* Hours: Standard 35-hour work week
* Location: Cessnock NSW
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Advisory: Provide high-level financial guidance to managers and senior stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making across various business units.
* Management Reporting: Prepare monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and contribute to annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
* Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance financial accountability and align strategies with long-term organizational objectives.
* Financial & Asset Accounting: Assist with statutory financial statements, asset revaluations, and the maintenance of cost allocation frameworks.
* Compliance & Audit: Ensure alignment with Accounting Standards and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
Skills & Experience Required
* Qualifications: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. (CPA/CA/IPA membership is highly regarded).
* Technical Expertise: Advanced capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven analysis using Microsoft Office and complex financial management systems.
* Communication: Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-financial staff.
* Proactive Mindset: A commercially minded professional focused on continuous improvement and meeting critical deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Local Government Savvy: While not essential, previous experience in local government or with Activity Based Costing is a significant plus.
* Requirements: Must possess a current driver's licence
Apply Now
Ready to make a tangible impact, apply online now or reach out to Maddy Hellawell at with any questions.
Please Note: Applications Close Wednesday 18th February EOD.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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