Manager Finance

• Lead Council's Finance and Revenue function and help shape the organisations financial sustainability and future
• Provide strategic financial leadership and advice that supports decision-making and delivers value to our community
• Enjoy a competitive salary circa $116,094 - $133,509 plus superannuation and a range of great benefits
• Be part of a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, continuous improvement and professional development

About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager Finance to lead our Finance and Revenue team and provide specialist financial advice and direction across Council.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring Council’s financial sustainability, strong financial governance and effective financial management. You will oversee financial and management accounting, budgeting and long-term financial planning, rates and revenue, taxation, treasury and investments, statutory reporting and audit.

Working closely with the Executive and Connected Leadership Team, you will provide clear, insightful financial analysis and advice to support sound decision-making and deliver strong outcomes for the community.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the Finance and Revenue team, ensuring high-quality, efficient and customer-focused financial services.
• Oversee Council’s financial reporting, budgeting, long-term financial planning and statutory compliance.
• Provide strategic financial advice, analysis and modelling to support informed decision-making by the Executive and Connected Leadership Team.
• Ensure strong financial governance, risk management, internal controls and compliance with legislation and accounting standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit recommendations are appropriately addressed.
• Manage Council’s treasury functions, including cash flow, investments, borrowings and banking.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes, reporting and service delivery.
• Support Council’s financial sustainability and ensure financial practices align with Council’s strategic priorities, values and commitment to the community.

More information about the role can be found in the Manager Finance Position Description.

About You

You are an experience finance professional and people leader who can balance strategic thinking with strong technical financial expertise. You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline with professional accounting membership highly regarded.
• Significant experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, legislation, governance and financial management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide sound advice to senior leaders.
• Experience in financial planning, risk management, audit, internal controls and financial sustainability.
• A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and financial practices.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of the Executive Management team and contribute to organisation-wide priorities.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Previous experience in a Local Government in a management role.
• Additional qualification in project management, leadership and management or related field.
• Knowledge of the role, functions, and responsibilities of Local Government.

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 18 of the Council's salary structure and offers a competitive salary circa $116,094 - $133,509 (depending on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Leaseback Motor Vehicle for both private and business use
• Superannuation 12%
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• One week of My Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service.
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!

APPLY NOW