Manager Financial Strategy

Manager Financial Strategy

• Are you ready to take on a pivotal role where your leadership and innovation will shape the future of South Gippsland's financial sustainability?
• Join a progressive and supportive Council organisation.

South Gippsland Shire Council currently have an exciting, opportunity for the role of Manager Financial Strategy.

About South Gippsland Shire:

South Gippsland Shire is a thriving and vibrant region, set approximately 100 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Why Work with Us:

At South Gippsland Shire Council we are a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse local government organisation, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and values-based leadership with a commitment to exceptional service delivery. Located in the picturesque township of Leongatha, and only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, this is an exciting and unique career - lifestyle opportunity, not to be missed!

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, to support work-life balance.
• An attractive remuneration package and benefits, including a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Newly purpose-built offices, light and bright in a beautiful location - a lifestyle opportunity!

About the Role:

A highly influential role, as the Manager Financial Strategy you will work closely with Council's Executive Leadership Team and elected Councillors to provide specialist financial guidance to ensure that Council remains financially sustainable.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Audit & Risk Committee and Council.
• Monitoring and reporting on Council's financial sustainability, including the development of the Long-Term Financial Plan.
• Embrace a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and business partnering.
• Good governance and organisational accountability - ensure the Council meets all audit and statutory compliance requirements with respect to financial management.
• Provide professional knowledge and experience of legislative compliance, insurance and risk management, procurement services and practices and Business Continuity Planning - ensuring Council meets all regulatory requirements.
• Development and delivery of financial management, rating, and valuation strategies.
• Integrated planning of Council services.
• Support and further develop a high-performing team.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• A proven track record in developing and delivering financial strategies and policies that enable an organisation to make sound business decisions.
• The ability to provide strategic advice at an executive management level.
• Demonstrated project management skills to drive change and improvement initiatives.
• Ability to critically analyse complex corporate issues, interpret and compile appropriate technical reports and formulate valid recommendations.
• Ability to support risk management and compliance activities and effectively embedding and building a value-add risk management culture across the organisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and child safety.

Tertiary qualifications in Business (Accounting), Commerce, or a related field are essential, as is a current Chartered Accountant or CPA qualification with current membership. Extensive knowledge of local government services, or experience working within a similar, large and complex organisation would also be required.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the strategic financial approach for a forward-thinking South Gippsland.

To apply, please go to www.mcarthur.com.au and quote job reference numberJ4911 in the search bar.

For a confidential discussion, please contact: Danielle Jupp (McArthur Executive Search & Selection) on (03)9828 6565 / M: 0403 398 242.

Applications close on Sunday 24th March 2024.