Location : Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Entry-level chance in Management Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting
- CPA Australia Recognised Employer with 10 days paid study leave per year
- Permanent full-time role with career growth opportunities
Our team At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, versatile and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service. About The Role The role sits within the Financial Strategy and Reporting Function of the finance team.
The Financial Analyst role will support and work closely with the Finance Business Partners in delivering the following functions:
- Integrated financial planning;
- Annual budgeting and quarterly reviews;
- Management and performance reporting;
- Forecasting, financial modelling, project funding and acquittals;
- Overall finance business partnering with operational business units; and
- Other ad-hoc tasks required from time to time to support the overall finance function.
About You We are looking for someone who has:
- Has recently completed and/or graduated with a tertiary qualification in accounting or related discipline.
- Has a strong desire to learn and gain industry experience through hands-on work.
- Has an interest in financial planning and analysis, process improvement and business optimisation.
- Can bring their own unique personality, creativity, innovation and outside the box thinking.
Our Benefits And Culture As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external.
Bayside
Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 10 days sick leave each year
- 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations
Apply now Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use Google Chrome or MS Edge when submitting your application. If you have any technical issues, please contact us at
[email protected] Closing date: Monday, 23 November 2026. Applicants may be required to participate in a one-way video interview.
Salary: From $81,708.32 to $91,513.35 pa + 12% superannuation
Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Prospect Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued andrespected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing.
All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
📌 Financial Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Bayside Council (NSW)
📍 Sydney