Job Description
It's an exciting time to join Central Coast Council.
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Following the successful implementation of a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, Council is entering the next phase of its transformation journey, unlocking recent opportunities in financial planning, analysis, reporting and business intelligence.
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As a Finance Business Partner, you'll help leaders maximise the value of our modern financial systems and data capabilities, strengthening financial decision-making and organisational performance.
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Working closely with stakeholders across Council, you'll support our transition to a more contemporary, connected and agile organisation by delivering meaningful insights, improving financial capability and driving better business outcomes.
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More than a finance role, this is a rare opportunity to influence how financial information supports decision-making across one of NSW's largest councils and help shape the future of business partnering within the organisation
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This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
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What you will be doing
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Partner with leaders and teams to provide practical financial advice, commercial analysis and insight-led recommendations.
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Support planning, budgeting and forecasting processes by helping business units translate service plans and operational needs into credible financial outcomes.
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Prepare accurate and timely reporting inputs, identify trends, risks and emerging issues, and support informed corrective action.
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Contribute to robust business cases by developing financial analysis that clearly outlines assumptions, risks, contingencies and expected impacts.
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Promote strong data governance,



reporting consistency and continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and templates.
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Support financial literacy and capability uplift across the organisation by helping stakeholders better understand financial drivers and performance.
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About you
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You are naturally curious, commercially minded and passionate about partnering with the business to create value.
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Strong financial management, analysis and reporting capability.
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Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders to influence and achieve outcomes.
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Well-developed financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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A collaborative style with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights.
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A genuine commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and organisational success.
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Degree qualifications in Finance or Accounting, or demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development.
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Offer Details
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The commencing salary for this position is up to $*****K. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $*****K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
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We have a 2 x permanent and 1x Fixed Term Contract roles available
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This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
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We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
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This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building
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This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 30 August ****.
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📌 Finance Business Partner (Central Coast)
🏢 Central Coast Council
📍 Central Coast