Georges River Council

Finance Business Partner

Permanent, Full-Time Role | $109,499.94 - $126,872.04 per annum, plus 12% superannuation | Hurstville

About The Role

As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting informed, data‑driven decisions across Georges River Council. Working closely with your departments, you’ll interpret complex financial information, develop budgets and models, and prepare clear, meaningful reports that help leaders understand Council’s current and future financial position. Your insights will guide us in managing resources responsibly, strengthening financial sustainability, and achieving our organisational goals.

In this hands‑on and collaborative role, you’ll analyse trends, identify emerging issues, and recommend practical solutions to support operational and strategic priorities. You’ll build strong relationships across the organisation, provide expert performance and budgeting advice, enhance our reporting frameworks, and contribute to key deliverables such as quarterly reporting, integrated planning, cash‑flow projections, and monthly reporting to management and Council. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by shaping the financial clarity and confidence that enable better outcomes for our community.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time role - 70 hours per fortnight
• Competitive salary ranging from $109,499.94 to $126,872.04 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and relevant experience
• Strong work-life balance, including the option to work a 9‑day fortnight (subject to operational requirements)
• Hybrid working arrangement available following the successful completion of the probation period
• Flexible start and finish times
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program, offering discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Long service leave after five years
• An Employee Rewards Program recognising your contributions and achievements
• Ongoing education, training and resources to support your professional development and career growth

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in Accounting or Commerce
• Experience in financial or management accounting
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage priorities to meet operational and strategic goals
• Strong skills and experience using XL One and Technology One finance modules
• Strong experience preparing clear, accurate financial reports and commentary for a range of audiences
• Ability to explain financial information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to non‑financial managers
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver management accounting tasks and projects under time pressure
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to recommend improvements to financial performance
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service focus, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including staying up to date with legislation, Office of Local Government requirements, and Council policies

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the completePositionDescriptionessential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Craig Henry, Head of Financial Planning and Analysison 02 9330 9504.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.