| Job Title: | Manager Finance Services |
| Job Type: | Permanent Full Time |
| Classification: | Corporate Services |
| Client: | Balonne Shire Council |
| Reference: | 1738 |
| Job Published: | 04 Apr 2022 |
| Closing Date: | 16 May 2022 |
Job Description
Manager Finance Services | Balonne Shire Council | St George, Qld
- Provide strategic financial direction and operational leadership
- Embed existing systems and drive continuous improvement
- Positively contribute to community plans and make a difference
Take the next step in your career
Balonne Shire Council is seeking a proactive and professional Manager Financial Services to provide both operational and strategic financial direction to effectively drive Balonne’s financial long-term sustainability.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the Manager Finance Services will provide leadership and guidance to the finance, procurement, and rating teams. A key focus will be supporting the senior leadership team to meet the Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans that help make Balonne a great place to live.
Opportunities and Challenges:
- Lead and influence sustainable financial outcomes for Council and its community.
- Support the senior leadership team to improve financial performance by building the financial capacity and capability across Council.
- Lead, develop and motivate staff creating a culture of high customer service and continuous improvement.
- Deliver effective and efficient financial services to key stakeholder groups.
Qualifications, skills, and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance, CPA highly regarded.
- Experience supporting senior leadership, managing finance systems, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Effectively lead a team, build capability and positive team culture.
- Excellent communication skills to consult with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and operating applicable software.
Work/life balance
Proud of its arts and culture, Balonne Shire Council promotes sustainable communities and healthy lifestyles. It's time to swap the long commutes and traffic jams for a tree change in a vibrant and friendly community.
How to Apply
Please download the candidate information package to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.
Applications close 5 pm Monday 16 May 2022.
