Finance Business Partnering and Strategy Lead
City of Charles Sturt is one of South Australia's largest metropolitan councils, serving a diverse and growing community across Adelaide's western suburbs.
They playan important rolein shaping theliveability,sustainabilityand long-term outcomes for their region through strong leadership,innovationand community focused services.
Council is committed to continuous improvement and is evolving how itoperatesto support future growth, strengthen capability and deliver consistent,high-qualityoutcomes for the community.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager Financial Services, this is an exciting opportunity to lead Council's Business Partnering team and continue developing a finance function as a trusted advisor across the organisation.
Leading a team of finance professionals, you will coach and develop your people, strengthen stakeholder relationships and embed a genuine business partnering approach that moves beyond transactional finance to delivering value, insight and commercial support.
Working closely with leaders across Council, you will provide strategic financial advice, guide budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning while helping the organisation make informed decisions that support sustainable outcomes for the community.
About the Person
You understand that effective business partnering starts with trust.
By taking the time to understand the needs of your stakeholders, you build credibility and provide practical financial advice that supports informed decision making.
You're confident influencing conversations, challenging assumptions respectfully and helping leaders navigate complex financial decisions.
Just as importantly,



you enjoy leading people.
You create an environment where your team feels supported, accountable and empowered to grow, and you take pride in developing capability and fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture.
Bringing a strategic mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, you'll look for opportunities to strengthen financial processes, enhance the way finance partners with the Council and contribute to its long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop the Business Partnering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Partner with leaders across Council to provide strategic financial advice and support informed decision making.
Oversee Council's budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
Deliver high-quality management reporting, financial analysis and performance insights.
Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting and business partnering practices.
Support strategic planning through financial modelling, business case analysis and resource planning.
Strengthen financial capability across the organisation through coaching and stakeholder engagement.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
CPA or CA qualified with tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.




Significant experience in a senior finance leadership, finance business partnering or management accounting role.
Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Robust experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and strategic financial planning.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
Advanced financial analysis, modelling and problem-solving capability.
Experience driving service improvement, financial governance and organisational performance.
Culture of the business:
The City of Charles Sturt'sorganisationalvalues are passionate, progressive,caringand courageous.
Employees are encouraged to model these values, foster a constructivecultureand contribute positively toorganisationalperformance and community outcomes.
Please note – all applicant resumes must besubmittedin Word format only.
Applications close at 4.00pm 13th August ****
Unlock job insights
Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Strategy Lead?
Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?
What's your expected annual base salary?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
How many years' experience do you have as a Finance Business Partner?
Researching careers?
Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Business Partnering And Strategy Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 @
📍 Adelaide