Manager Financial Services

An exciting opportunity to lead with sound financial, governance and risk management principles, support organisational compliance with legislative requirements and establish frameworks that support Council to remain efficient and responsive to customer and community needs. Your excellent communication skills will see you build strong relationships and support active engagement with internal and external stakeholders and bring a people first orientation to the leadership of an exceptional team. 

Your engaging leadership skills will see you:

• Provide specialist strategic and operational advice to the Council, Executive Leadership Team and Budget Managers in relation to Australian Accounting Standards, legislation, regulations, and Council’s financial policies and procedures.
• Influence team performance through the application of modern people management and leadership practices.
• Manage the implementation and ongoing review of annual and forward work plans and initiatives which build capability, value and opportunities for others to achieve sound financial management practices.
• Monitor and analyse data related to financial performance and trends and utilise this information to provide recommendations for improvement and inform progressive action.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or Commerce.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of implementation plans and systems in financial reporting. 
• Demonstrated and successful senior management experience within the Financial Services field.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style according to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure quality service delivery in accordance with agreed levels of service and best practice customer service principles.
• Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and ethics with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion. 

Join a progressive and flexible organisation in this fantastic opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a full-time position offered at General Officer Level 8 at $120,365 to 128,230 plus superannuation, commensurate to experience.

Benefits of working with us:

Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer: 

• Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements 
• An innovative Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Program 
• Competitive discounts on private health insurance
• Generous uniform allowance
• Journey insurance and income protection
• Professional development and industry networking

Essential position requirements:

• This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid National Police Check (NPC) before being appointed to the position. 
• All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement for income protection purposes. 

For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the Organisational Culture and People team on (08) 8563 8***. To apply please forward your application addressing points within the position competency profile to The Barossa Council via ***@barossa.sa.gov.au or via our website.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 11 March 2024

The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development.