Are you a Finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant community?
We have an exciting new opportunity to join Council as it experiences significant growth, expanding on our team of high-performing finance professionals. We are on the lookout for a dynamic and supportive finance manager to lead our newly established Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you’ll be central in not only overseeing financial systems, budgets and reporting but also driving strategic initiatives and fostering innovation within the FP&A function. The role provides opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across Council and our diverse business enterprises, including the Shell Cove Marina, Shellharbour Airport & The Links Shell Cove golf course and tavern.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the financial landscape of Council through strategic thinking and advisory, and support Councils long-term financial sustainability.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 76,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with a wealth of state and national awards in 2019, 2020 & 2021 including our 5 star Civic Centre building, Museum space and City Library, Winner in 2021 for Small Regional Airport of the year, and recently being presented an AR Bluett Memorial Award for Most Progressive Metropolitan and Regional Council in NSW.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
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For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Jacinta Hepperlin, Executive Manager Financial Services on 02 4221 6005.
Closing date: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;
We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.
We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.
Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policy—it's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.
Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.
To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.