Job Description
Senior Finance Business Partner – Local Government (Temporary Contract)/n Inner Suburbs Melbourne | ASAP Start | 3-Month Contract /n 38 Hours per Week | $75 p/hour + super /n /n 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 environment./n /n /n 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./n /n

Key responsibilities
include:/n /n /n
- Partnering with service areas to align financial strategy with operational and community outcomes /n
- Preparing accurate and timely monthly management reports for Executive and Audit Committee review /n




- Supporting the development and implementation of the Long-Term Financial Plan /n
- Leading the coordination and preparation of the annual budget across business units /n
- Monitoring budget performance, delivering clear variance analysis and actionable insights /n /n About you:/n /n /n
- Experience within Local Government, Healthcare, Education, Not-for-Profit, or State/Federal Government environments /n
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar finance business partnering or strategic finance role /n
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline /n
- CPA or CA qualification (mandatory) /n
- TechOne experienced preferred /n
- Strong stakeholder engagement and financial analysis capability /n This is a great prospect to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly support strategic planning and service delivery outcomes./n /n /n For a confidential discussion, please contact Amanda Li on 03 8535 3111 or email [email protected]./n /n /n Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted./n /n /n /n #SCR-amanda-li

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