Finance Business Partner

• A position that is professionally rewarding
• A place to expand your skills
• Full Time, Permanent Opportunity

About the Opportunity

The Finance Business Partner will provide financial planning, analysis and advice to Leaders and their teams including:

• Business Partnering
• Management accounting and performance reporting
• Preparation of the annual budget, forecasts and annual financial statements for Council subsidiaries
• Financial planning
• Project and program governance and accounting
• Financial support

The Finance Business Partner is responsible for:

• Finance Partnering including providing financial planning, analysis and advice to Leaders and their programs.
• Management accounting and reporting for the relevant programs including the end of month and end of year processes and preparation of end of month/quarterly reports for Leaders.
• Preparation of program budgets and quarterly revised forecast including the planning, drafting and analysis of budgets, and collation and review of revised forecasts.
• Financial Planning and forecasting including monitoring key internal and external parameters, and analysing the financial impact of emerging priorities, key risks and opportunities for programs.
• Finance support for projects, programs and business opportunities including facilitating the investigation of funding options, analysis of business cases, decision making and preparation of Council Reports.
• Providing financial advice and support for corporate initiatives including structure and service reviews, process improvements and cost management initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant accounting experience incorporating analysis and problem-solving principles within a medium to large organisation.
• Working knowledge of accounting and business disciplines including financial accounting, compliance reporting, base budget development, variance reporting and systems development and improvement.
• Able to demonstrate prior experience in their ability to identify trends in data and highlight areas requiring focus.
• Ability to think strategically, analyse situations, develop creative solutions and achieve outcomes that advance the Program’s objectives.
• Effective in building positive relationships and able to consult, negotiate and communicate with all levels of management and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• CA or CPA professional qualification (or equivalent) or commensurate experience.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

To find out what made our people proud in 2022 please watch this video.

The Finance & Procurement Team ensures that public resources are effectively managed to enable the delivery of Council’s priorities and strategic plans, funding a long-term financially sustainable approach to governance, and creating significant public value through its sustainable procurement practices.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Scott McFarland on 08 8203 7***.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Scott McFarland, Corporate Accountant, Financial Planning & Reporting.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 18th March 2024.

Please be advised this is a full-time permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 7 Classification commencing at $113,341 + 11% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 73***or ***********@cityofadelaide.com.au. Please note, applications received via this email will not be considered.