Finance Business Partner

There has never been a more exciting time to join the City. As we align our organisation to deliver on the Council Plan 2025–2035, we are creating new roles and building the capability needed to deliver real outcomes for our community.

For candidates, this means the opportunity to join a growing organisation at a time of genuine momentum — where your work can help shape services, strengthen community outcomes and contribute to the future of the region.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Services team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with leaders across the organisation to support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial analysis, reporting and long-term financial planning. You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining the City's Long Term Financial Plan, monitoring financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing trusted financial advice to a range of stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, driving continuous improvement and contributing to organisational success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and maintain the City's Long Term Financial Plan and support annual budgeting processes.
• Analyse financial performance, monitor variances and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Partner with allocated directorates to deliver financial advice and support informed decision-making.
• Assist with annual financial statements, audits, compliance reporting and grant reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems and reporting practices.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a finance, accounting or financial management role within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and business partnering capability.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and relevant legislative requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Relevant accounting or finance qualifications, along with strong systems and data analysis skills.

Why Join Us?

• 6 weeks annual leave and 13% superannuation
• Allowances of up to $25,103 per annum
• Enjoy your own Free individual membership to our recreation centres and pool facilities, and access $500 of Salary Sacrifice arrangements that can be used for specific programmes or family memberships
• Up to $3,000 per year for approved study relevant to your role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support
• Diverse role combining business partnering, reporting, planning and continuous improvement.

For enquiries about this position, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9186 8543 9186 8543)