Overview
Are you a highly motivated and customer focused finance skilled? We have an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Financial Strategy Department as a Finance Systems and Business Partner.
Through customer connection and curiosity, this Business Partner will embed themselves in the work of the diverse departments across our workforce to support a range of accounting functions and financial system support.
Responsibilities
- Administering and maintaining Council’s financial systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.
- Leading system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements in collaboration with the Digital and Technology Department and software vendors.
- Developing and maintaining system documentation, user guides, and training materials.
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting for finance system users.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their financial needs and deliver tailored support.
- Assisting departments with budget development, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
- Designing and deliver financial reports and dashboards using system tools and data analytics platforms.
- Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide actionable insights.
ABOUT YOU
To support your success in the role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a lesser formal qualification with recent and substantial relevant work experience.
- A strong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Pathway) and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
- A high level of proactive collaboration and a business partnering approach to enable successful business outcomes.
ABOUT US
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Health and wellbeing programs including flu vaccinations, health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
CONTACT
Enquiries to: Stephanie Pettau, Coordinator Accounting on
NEXT STEPS
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application. You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest. For further information on our recruitment process please click here. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent via email. All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job. If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on or email
Privacy Acknowledgment: I acknowledge South Gippsland Shire Council’s primary purpose of collecting personal information within this Job Application form will be used for Recruitment and Onboarding purposes. All personal information provided will be managed in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Finance Systems And Business Partner
🏢 Council Jobs
📍 Leongatha