Shape the future of a thriving regional city while enjoying lifestyle, flexibility and making a genuine impact

Have you considered a move to Whyalla?Located on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, Whyalla offers the opportunity to combine a senior, high-impact leadership role with an enviable coastal lifestyle. With affordable housing, beautiful beaches and easy access to fishing, boating and some of the state’s most spectacular natural attractions, Whyalla offers an attractive alternative to city living. For candidates who want to retain their Adelaide base, the role also offers genuine flexibility, with a hybrid arrangement allowing you to work three days per week in Whyalla and commute from Adelaide. Alternatively, relocation assistance is available for those looking to make Whyalla home.
Your recent organisationThe City of Whyalla is entering an significant period of growth, investment and transformation. As a major regional centre supporting industry, infrastructure and emerging economic opportunities, Whyalla has a significant role to play in South Australia’s future.Reporting to the Director Corporate and forming part of the senior leadership team, the Manager Finance & Knowledge Management is a broad and influential leadership position with responsibility for Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Information Technology and Records Management.
Your new roleAs a key member of the senior leadership team, you will:

- Lead multidisciplinary teams across Finance, Payroll, Procurement, IT and Information Management.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning and performance reporting.
- Provide strategic and commercial advice to Council, Executive Leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee.
- Oversee financial reporting, rates, asset management, payroll and statutory requirements.
- Strengthen procurement frameworks and commercial outcomes.
- Support technology modernisation, digital improvement and cybersecurity governance.
- Drive contemporary information management,



continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.

What you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced finance leader with strong commercial acumen, sound governance capability and the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery.Ideally, you will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- CA or CPA qualification, or near completion.
- Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and long-term financial planning.
- Experience within Local Government, NFP or another complex, highly governed environment will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and exposure to BI reporting tools such as Power BI.
- A collaborative, pragmatic leadership style focused on accountability and outcomes.

What you'll get in returnThis is much more than a traditional finance role. You will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the organisation while leading a diverse and business-critical portfolio.You will also benefit from:

- A senior leadership role with genuine organisation-wide influence.
- A broad portfolio across Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Technology and Information Management.
- Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work three days per week in Whyalla and commute from Adelaide.
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving permanently to Whyalla.
- A supportive Executive Leadership Team and cooperative Council environment.
- An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

What you need to do nowIf you're an ambitious finance leader seeking a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.For a confidential discussion and a copy of the Position Description, contact Roisin Smith at Hays Recruitment via [email protected] apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. Applications will be assessed as they are received.#3025097

📌 Manager Finance and Knowledge Management (Adelaide)
🏢 Hays
📍 Adelaide