Finance Manager

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Barcaldine Regional Council Full time
Overview

Finance Manager (w/ Relocation Assistance to Barcaldine, QLD)

Join to apply for the Finance Manager role at Barcaldine Regional Council. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on leading a finance team and delivering core financial operations while mentoring staff.

Responsibilities
  • Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
  • Overseeing statutory compliance, audits, and grant acquittals
  • Managing day-to-day finance operations, including rates, AP/AR, and treasury
  • Coaching, mentoring, and upskilling team members
  • Partnering with Council leadership to improve financial literacy and decision-making
  • Contributing to business plans, cost-benefit analyses, and long-term financial strategies
  • Implementing and optimising financial systems, policies, and controls
  • Ensuring strong governance, accountability, and financial sustainability across the Council
About You / Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance, along with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar finance leadership role.

  • CA or CPA qualification (highly regarded but not essential)
  • Experience working within or supporting local/state government service delivery
What You Will Bring
  • Strong leadership presence with proven ability to guide and empower teams
  • Proven ability to lead audits, prepare statutory reports, and manage budgets
  • Experience coaching or mentoring finance teams
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with executive leadership and Councillors/boards
  • High-level financial acumen with the ability to problem-solve and challenge assumptions
  • Highly organised and confident, managing competing priorities in a busy finance environment
  • Familiarity with accounting systems (experience with Practical is highly regarded)
  • Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by meaningful impact in regional communities
About Barcaldine Regional Council

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, serves five diverse communities: Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. The Council is committed to delivering high-quality services that strengthen community wellbeing and support sustainable regional growth. Employees enjoy a safe, secure, and inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and community impact are at the core of everything we do.

Joining the team means contributing to a bright future for the region while enjoying a lifestyle that combines unique outback living with the support of a forward-thinking local government organisation. The Council is seeking a capable finance leader who can strengthen financial systems, mentor staff, and support the region's long-term sustainability.

Benefits

Based on skills and experience, you will receive a competitive annual salary of $120,000 - $140,000 PLUS Super, along with a range of benefits, including:

  • Fully subsidised housing provided
  • Relocation assistance of up to $12,000 to support your move and help you settle in comfortably
  • Genuine career development opportunities, including progression into executive leadership roles
  • A collaborative and respectful leadership team with a focus on integrity and visibility
  • A welcoming regional community offering a unique outback lifestyle
Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take on this hands-on leadership role and make a meaningful impact in regional Queensland, APPLY NOW


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