Manager Financial Planning And Analysis

THE POSITION:
The Manager Financial Planning & Analysis provides leadership to the Financial Business Partners to ensure the delivery of "best value" Financial Planning, advice, And Analysis to Council. The Manager Financial Planning & Analysis drives the delivery of proactive, timely and practical strategic advice to enable cost effective and efficient delivery of Council services to meet the current needs of the community.
ESSENTIAL:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting or equivalent and Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership and providing proactive Financial Planning, analysis, advice and services for a multifaceted business in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Experience as a key leader of change playing a significant role in fostering constructive behaviours, championing innovative continuous improvement in service delivery and adding value to the achievement of core business objectives
• Experience in providing timely and concise written financial analysis and advice to clients and management.
• Superior customer service, attention to detail, analytical, collaborating, influencing and consulting skills.
• Superior data analysis and analytical skills.
• Extensive knowledge and advanced computer literacy of financial systems, including ERP systems, budgeting software, spreadsheet and database skills.
• Knowledge of best practice for external reporting and the development and monitoring of KPI’s.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework to work proactively with the IP&R team to meet legislative requirements and provide useful and timely information to the community.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Permanent position, 70 hours per fortnight
• This position is a Grade 10, salary range is $129,448 p.a. with progression to $142,888 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $151,633 p.a. plus superannuation
• A motor vehicle benefit is available
• Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:
• Flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work arrangement
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave
• Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.
• Free Onsite parking
• Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
• Flexible working hours are available.

FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Lachlan Gunn on 9725 0124.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 7 February 2024 at 4:00pm
Previous applicants need not to reapply.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
PO BOX 21 BRADLEY CUTTS
FAIRFIELD NSW 1860 GENERAL MANAGER