Cessnock City Council

Finance Business Partner

About the Opportunity

Are you a finance professional ready to step into an exciting partner role and drive impactful change in a fast paced organisation?

We’re looking for a proactive financial professional to partner with stakeholders, providing insights and guidance to promote a culture of financial accountability. This role will require you to collaborate with budget owners to develop financial acumen across the organisation and assist in preparing business cases for major financial decisions. You'll be involved in monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, variance analysis, and the preparation of financial statements.

A focus on process improvement and driving efficiency is key. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in accounting or financial management, with Council experience experience considered desirable, along with expertise finance business partnering. Independent, strong decision making skills, and effective communication with stakeholders are essential for success in this fast paced environment. 

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$96,213 - $110,645 per annum plus superannuation

The Benefits

• Temporary 12 month contract
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 11.5% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 27 March 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Lorna Walters, Financial Planning Coordinator on (02) 4993 4128

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.