Finance Manager
Core
Manage accounting functions, budget preparation, financial planning, and investment oversight for a local government organization.
Role type
Finance Manager (Transactional & Team Lead)
Builds
Annual budgets, long-term financial plans, investment portfolios, and financial reports.
Domain
Public Sector / Local Government
Required skills
Budget preparation, financial modelling, general ledger maintenance, asset register management, grant acquittal reconciliation, taxation compliance (GST, FBT), team supervision, internal audit support, advanced Excel, ERP systems (TechnologyOne, Civica)
Preferred skills
Local Government experience, CPA or CA qualification, Australian Accounting Standards knowledge
Responsibilities
Assist in annual budget preparation, draft individual department budgets, conduct monthly/quarterly budget reviews, manage investments and bank accounts, oversee general ledger and journal allocations, manage asset register, supervise transactional staff, support internal audit processes, oversee taxation obligations.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team supervision