Georges River Council

Finance Business Partner

Georges River Council has an exciting role for a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance Business Unit Team, based in Hurstville.

About The Role

As the Finance Business Partner, you will report in directly to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and will work to deliver quality organisational support services to both internal and external customers, enabling effective forward planning and delivering on Council’s strategic initiatives.

What We Offer 

• One Permanent, full-time role - 70 hours per fortnight. 
• Salary from $102,222 - $118,439 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.
• Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave.
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary Packaging Options.
• Sponsored Study Program.
• Employee Rewards Program.
• Ongoing Education and Resources.

About you

• A Degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce.
• Experience in financial/management accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to function with minimal supervision and to achieve operational and strategic objectives, and individual and team performance requirements, through the establishment and management of priorities and timeframes.
• Excellent skills in the development of financial reporting and commentary of results, including the ability to prepare accurate reports that convey financial information in appropriate and understandable language, tone and format for the relevant audience.
• Proven experience in strong commitment to customer service and ability to interact with all levels in the organisation structure including outstanding verbal and written communication.

Highly Regarded Attributes

• Knowledge of the Integrated Planning and Reporting and Council reporting requirements relevant to Finance.
• CPA qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting.

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Craig Henry, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis on 02 9330 9504.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 17 April 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.