Manager Finance

• North East Victoria based
• Manage Council’s Investment Portfolios
• Work on a new system implementation

Indigo Shire is located in Victoria’s picturesque North East and borders the Murray River and the Victorian Alps. Indigo is renowned for its natural beauty and historic towns. Thousands of tourists visit the area each year to sample our food and wine and attend our many well-known festivals and events. Our people are actively involved in their communities and our Council is committed to delivering the best outcomes for them.

We are currently looking to recruit a Manager Finance to lead and manage a small but highly competent and engaged team. Reporting to the Director Planning & Corporate Services this key role will manage our financial systems and work collaboratively with the organisation, leading the budget process and driving financial governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing the annual budget, strategic resource plans and long-term financial strategy
• Providing projections on a monthly basis that can assist with decision making
• Managing council’s investment portfolios
• Preparation of the annual financial statements
• Manage and lead a small team
• Advise and assist the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on financial matters

To be successful in this role, you should have a professional qualification and be a full member of CPA/CA or equivalent, coupled with substantial experience in a similar environment. You will have an eagerness to work across the organisation and uplift the organisations financial capability and awareness.

In return you will have the opportunity to work on the implementation of a new finance system whilst working with a supportive leadership team. This role will offer good work flexibility and the opportunity to work a day from home per week.

For a position description or to apply please visit the McArthur website at www.mcarthur.com.au, referencing job number 145734 in the search bar.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Fiona Bain on (03) 9828 6565 or 0404 204 372.