Finance Manager
Core
Lead and manage the Council's financial programs, resources, and team to ensure strong financial accountability and achieve budget targets.
Role type
Finance Manager
Builds
Financial reports, annual accounts, budget plans, and cash flow models for a regional council.
Domain
Local government / Public sector finance
Required skills
Financial management, budget preparation, general ledger reconciliations, variance analysis, performance reporting, team management, internal controls, statutory compliance, financial system administration
Preferred skills
Professional accounting membership (CPA, CA, IPA), advanced Excel skills, grant management reporting
Technologies
Xero, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly/quarterly financial and management reporting; prepare annual accounts for audit; lead interim and annual audit; manage short-term cash flow model; supervise finance team; monitor day-to-day financial operations (AP, AR, Rates, Banking); complete tax returns; develop financial systems and internal controls; perform ad hoc analysis for decision making.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC