Senior Finance Business Partner
Permanent - Full Time
Band 7 - Starting at $103,821.73 + super + RDO (RDO applicable to 38 hours per week only)
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
- Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
An exciting opportunity exists within the Corporate Services Division, to take on a key role in the provision of financial services support and direction to the organisation. The Senior Finance Business Partner will partner with Council divisions to provide reliable financial information and reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
Assistance with the preparation of accurate and timely financial data for the production of monthly management reporting and quarterly council reporting.
Contribute to the development of long term and annual financial forecasts, planning budgets and budget controls, including preparation, analysis and interpretation of annual budgets and monthly management reports.
Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard and within agreed month end reporting timeframes.
Provision of assistance in the completion of Council's annual financial statements, statutory audit and reporting requirements.
Provision of accounting system support to the Finance division and wider organisation including technical support and guidance in relation to the organisation’s financial operating systems.
Partner with Council divisions to provide a high level of specialised financial support, engagement and advice relating to budgeting process, monthly and annual reporting processes and any relevant project work. The successful candidate will possess a relevant degree in Accounting/Commerce and be CPA or CA qualified with demonstrated financial management skills and experience. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be fundamental in your ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships and partner with Council's divisions to deliver timely and accurate financial information.
Yarra City Council is Dynamic Organisation. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. We aim to (make a positive difference in people’s lives / continually improve service to the community).
For further information, please see the Position Description attached or contact Anja Edwards, Coordinator Budget and Business Support on 9205 5453 or anja.edwards@yarracity.vic.gov.au
105600 - Senior Finance Business Partner - Corporate Services - Position Description - June 2024.pdf
To apply for this role, please upload your most recent CV and Cover Letter, addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC). There is no need to upload a separate document for the KSC.
Applications close Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:55pm
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.
We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
