Finance Business Partner

We are looking for a suitably qualified Finance Business Partner to join the team. You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of Council’s financial, management and project accounting functions.  This includes Council’s analysis of departmental results, commercial analysis, reporting support and supporting the broader finance function to be the conduit with the different areas of council.  The Finance Business Partner will lead the development of Council’s budget and assist supporting Council’s annual reporting obligations.

The successful applicant will have:

• Collaborate with the business and the Finance Reporting Officer to prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and other ad hoc reports as required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including department heads, senior management, and external advisors.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in relevant legislation, regulations, and accounting standards, and ensure compliance within the organisation.

Qualifications required: 

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification preferred or working towards completing.
• A Bachelor of Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree or equivalent and demonstrated experience in a commercial finance environment for a minimum of 5 years.

Position Hours: Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight. 

Salary range: $97,017.34 to $109,191.00 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Allan Wise, Manager Finance on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 14.5% superannuation (OTE)
• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Free parking
• Corporate Banking Benefits
• Corporate discounts on gym membership
• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Annual wage increases
• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Low interest personal loans (Local Government Association of Tasmania)

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 14 April 2024