Manager of Finance

What's on Offer?

Location: This position is based Barcaldine with Regional Work and Travel as required

Classification Level: To be discussed with suitable applicant.

Wage: To be discussed with suitable applicant, minimum $120,000 per annum dependent on experience. 

Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.

Hours of work: 72.5 Hours over a 9 working day fortnight. The suitable applicant will be required to devote such time, attention, and skill as may be necessary for the effective discharge of their duties, where necessary working outside of ordinary business hours.

Leave Entitlements: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About the Position:

Barcaldine Regional Council is seeking to appoint a Manager of Finance to strengthen Councils finance functions and to assist the Director Corporate and Financial Services, the CEO and Elected Members in leading their community in continued growth and prosperity.

As the Manager of Finance, you will work collaboratively with the leadership team, taking ownership of strategic financial management, financial compliance, and day-to-day running of the Finance function. 

To be successful for this position you will ideally have previous experience in a Local Government, exceptional finance skills, a strong community focus, a proven reputation for good governance, a great team leader and a strategic thinker.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and ongoing financial management and reporting processes. This includes the preparation of monthly Council financial reporting and ongoing monitoring of financial performance against budget to ensure continued financial sustainability.
• Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting within statutory timeframes, including annual financial statements, grants acquittals, and local government grants commission return, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards.
• Act as custodian of all day-to-day financial operations, including rates, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury services, maintaining a mantra of efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure Barcaldine Regional Council's financial sustainability through effective budgeting and reporting, cash flow management, and the implementation of appropriate investment strategies.
• Ensure timely completion of tax returns and other statutory compliance obligations.

For a comprehensive list of all responsibilities please view the Position Description below.

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Essential Criteria:

The following selection criteria are identified as being required to achieve the outcomes of the position.  Applicants will need to provide evidence of their capability to meet each of the following criteria.

Education:

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, or Accounting, or extensive experience leading financial functions in a mid-to-large organisation.

Licencing:

• Current Queensland class 'C' Driver Licence or ability to obtain.
• Current membership and qualification of CPA Australia or CA is desirable.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven ability to manage annual audits and prepare statutory financial statements, including responding to external auditor inquiries.
• Demonstrated experience guiding thorough budgeting processes with sound financial advice to support organisational goals.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to challenge assumptions effectively.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources for informed decision making.
• Proficiency in presenting financial data to diverse audiences in a clear, non-technical manner.
• Experience leading teams through organisational change, modernising processes, and maintaining team engagement while achieving targets.
• Experience delivering projects from business case development to project close-out, including documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience liaising between functional and strategic levels.
• Experience leading a finance team in Local Government is desirable but not mandatory.

Closing date: Sunday, 20 April 2025 at 11:59pm

For more Information, please contact Human Resources at hrm@barc.qld.gov.au