Senior Finance Business Partner - Band 7

Temporary Contract | Melbourne | $72.73 - $74.98 per hour + superannuation

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join a local government organisation in Collingwood on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional with local government experience to join a collaborative Finance team and provide high-level financial advice, business partnering and management accounting support across the organisation.

If you have strong technical accounting skills, enjoy working with stakeholders and have experience navigating the complexities of local government finance, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Budget and Business Support, you will provide specialist financial support and advice to business units, contributing to the organisation's budgeting, forecasting, reporting and long-term financial planning activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the annual budget.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of the Long-Term Financial Plan.
- Partnering with business units to provide financial insights and support informed decision-making.
- Preparing and analysing monthly management reports, budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitoring financial performance, investigating variances and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting quarterly financial reporting for senior management and Council.
- Assisting with annual financial statements and external audit requirements.
- Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger activities.
- Providing financial systems support and guidance, including TechnologyOne.
- Reviewing and improving financial processes, systems and internal controls.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation,



accounting standards and financial management requirements.

About you

You will be an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of management accounting and the ability to provide effective financial business partnering across a complex organisation.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- A clear understanding of the Senior Finance Business Partner role, particularly within a local government workplace.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of management accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting and long-term financial planning.
- Familiarity with general ledger codes, internal controls, cost allocation and financial accounting procedures.
- Proficiency in computerised financial management systems and Microsoft Windows applications.
- Thorough knowledge of the Local Government Act, Australian Accounting Standards and other relevant legislative requirements.
- Experience with TechnologyOne or a similar financial management system.
- Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Business and CPA/CA membership (or equivalent) are highly regarded.

What's on offer?

- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to contribute to a well-established local government Finance team.
- Exposure to a broad range of financial management and business partnering activities.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Apply now

If you are an experienced finance professional with strong local government knowledge and are available for a temporary opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your resume today to be considered for this opportunity.

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