Northern Beaches Council

Manager Financial Planning & Systems

Division: Corporate Services

Business Unit: Finance

Title: Manager Financial Planning & Systems, TRP Contract - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $210,000 to $240,000 total remuneration package subject to skills and experience

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of over 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Genuine work-life balance and with work from home options
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment 

Our opportunity :

The key focus areas of this role include:

1.  Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while advising senior leadership on financial performance and future directions.
2. Oversee financial systems, audits, risk management, taxation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to accounting standards.
3. Foster a high-performing team, drive professional development, and work with business units on financial modelling, cost-saving initiatives and long term planning.

About you :

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced finance professional. Your expertise in financial performance, reporting, systems and the planning and accounting for infrastructure assets will be key in supporting Council’s financial sustainability and working with budget managers, senior leadership and Councillors. 
With a values-driven leadership approach, you will bring positivity and initiative to a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 20 June 2025
• Expected Interview Date: 26 June 2025
• Questions? Please call Caroline Foley on 02 8495 5586

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.