Senior Finance Business Partner – Local Government (Temporary Contract)

Inner Suburbs Melbourne | ASAP Start | 3-Month Contract

38 Hours per Week | $75 p/hour + super

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our client, a progressive local council located in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. This is a 3-month temporary opportunity with an immediate start, offering the chance to contribute to strategic financial outcomes within a collaborative and community-focused setting.

This role acts as a key strategic partner across the organisation, supporting business units to drive financial performance and long-term sustainability. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert financial insight to inform decision-making and align resources with organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Partnering with service areas to align financial strategy with operational and community outcomes
- Preparing accurate and timely monthly management reports for Executive and Audit Committee review
- Supporting the development and implementation of the Long-Term Financial Plan




- Leading the coordination and preparation of the annual budget across business units
- Monitoring budget performance, delivering clear variance analysis and actionable insights

About You

- Experience within Local Government, Healthcare, Education, Not-for-Profit, or State/Federal Government environments
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar finance business partnering or strategic finance role
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- CPA or CA qualification (mandatory)
- TechOne experienced preferred
- Strong stakeholder engagement and financial analysis capability

This is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly support strategic planning and service delivery outcomes.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amanda Li on 03 8535 3111 or email [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Finance Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Melbourne