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.