Finance Business Partner

Excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact finance role where your insights will directly shape strategic decisions and community outcomes.

Verve Partners are proud to be supporting a respected regional council in appointing an Finance Business Partner to support strategic decision-making through timely, accurate financial analysis and reporting.

As part of a collaborative finance team, you’ll work closely with both internal stakeholders and senior finance leaders, providing insights that directly impact operations and community services.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with departments across the organisation to provide practical financial advice and support.
• Prepare accurate internal financial reports, management analysis and meaningful commentary.
• Lead annual budgeting activities and support ongoing quarterly forecasting.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations, financial controls and statutory reporting requirements.
• Analyse complex financial information and develop tailored reports to support decision-making.
• Support and mentor finance team members while driving improvements across systems and processes.

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong capability across budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and data analysis 
• Experience in local government, the public sector or another complex, compliance-focused environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong Microsoft Office and financial systems skills, particularly in reporting and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly and influence stakeholders.

Culture and Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support, including fitness subsidies, skin checks, flu vaccinations and quit smoking programs.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and counselling services.
• Retirement planning support and access to Council uniforms.
• Regular workplace events, fundraisers and team-based initiatives.
• Ongoing wellbeing activities, including workshops such as mindfulness sessions for employees.

Apply Now

If you have relevant experience and would be interested in being considered for this opportunity apply now via the link or contact Matt Vass on 0447313525 for a confidential discussion.

Verve Partners is an energetic team of specialist consultants reimagining recruitment. With over 170 years of combined experience, we’ve found the sweet spot in talent search – and want to share it. By scouting smart, digging deep and embracing diversity, we grow vibrant careers, cultures and communities.

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