Manager - Budgeting & Analysis - Nowra, Australia - Shoalhaven City Council

Description

Permanent, Full-time

Access to Councils Variable Working Hours

Negotiable salary for the preferred candidate

About the role
This is a permanent , full-time , Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm position working 35 hours per week. This position is located at the Nowra Administration Building . Duties
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the focus of this position is to:

Business partnering & decision support - build positive relationships with key stakeholders to build financial literacy, promote good finance business practice while becoming familiar with their operations, systems, processes, and policies.

Manage change and improvement in budgeting and reporting, fiscal responsibility, and financial processes to ensure operational needs are met through efficient and effective processes.

Prepare analysis on Budget and Quarterly review preparation and analysis including public reporting and internal presentations.

Manage operating performance, budget variances, trend analysis and KPI reporting to stakeholders including commentary on key variances and recommended actions to bridge gaps.

Train business managers and their staff in the use of financial systems and to develop their understanding of financial reports as the Subject Matter Expert.

Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

Degree in Business, Commerce or equivalent.

Five years' experience in a comparable position.

Post Graduate qualifications in Accounting (CA or CPA)

Experience leading and developing a small team in a commercial or similar environment

Good understanding of Australian Accounting Standards

Strong budgeting/reporting and financial modeling skills and experience working in matrix or multi-faceted businesses.

Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance competing workloads and deliver within deadlines

Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council. About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

Generous Leave Entitlements

Long Service Leave After 5 Years

9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff

Flexitime for Indoor Staff

Remote Working Arrangements

Fitness Passport

Novated Lease Arrangements

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Training and Development Programs

How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.

Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.

How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?

Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?

Contact: Katie Buckman – Chief Financial Officer – Applications Close: Monday, 30 October 2023 (at Midnight) Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.