Financial Strategy Coordinator

Overview

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Location: Taree, New South Wales. This is a permanent, full-time role with salary circa $130,000 – $154,000 plus 12% superannuation (subject to skills and experience).

We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance professional to join our team as Financial Strategy Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager Finance, this pivotal role leads the Finance Business Partnering team and is responsible for the organisation's management accounting function. You will play a key role in shaping long, medium and short-term financial planning, delivering high quality internal financial reporting, and driving financial capability across MidCoast Council.

You will lead a high performing, customer focused finance team that partners with business units to improve financial processes and enable informed decision making. You will oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate, insightful financial reports and analysis to guide executive planning and enhance financial accountability. A key focus will be the coordination and integration of Council's budgeting and planning processes, including the delivery of documents such as the Long-Term Financial Plan, 4-year budget estimates, and the Statement of Revenue Policy. You will work with leaders across the organisation to model financial scenarios and ensure strategic alignment with the Community Strategic Plan and other corporate frameworks. You will also support improvements to reporting tools, dashboards, KPIs and performance frameworks that enhance financial transparency and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partnering team and manage the organisation's management accounting function.
• Shape long, medium and short-term financial planning and deliver high quality internal financial reporting.
• Coordinate budgeting and planning processes, including Long-Term Financial Plan, 4-year budgets, and Revenue Policy documentation.
• Model financial scenarios with leaders to assess impact of service delivery changes and ensure alignment with strategic plans.
• Enhance reporting tools, dashboards, KPIs and performance frameworks to improve financial transparency and sustainability.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports and analysis for executive planning.
• Collaborate with business units to improve financial processes and decision making.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification (or Australian recognised equivalent).
• Minimum of five years' experience in a senior finance role; local government experience is highly regarded.
• Proven experience in financial strategy development and long-term financial planning, with strong ability to present financial information to stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead meaningful change, enhance MidCoast Council's financial sustainability, and help deliver positive outcomes for the community.

What we offer

We are committed to the growth of our employees and offer a range of benefits to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.

Location

This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Closing date

Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Questions and how to apply

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats. For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Phil Brennan, Manager Finance, who is the hiring manager for this role. Phil can be reached on (02) 7955 7287 or at phil.brennan@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. For enquiries regarding the application process contact Corinne Matlawski, Human Resources Business Partner, who is the HR representative for this role. Corinne can be reached on (02) 7955 7275 or at corinne.matlawski@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply

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Our organisation

MidCoast Council is committed to equal employment opportunities. We aim to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment without discrimination. If you require workplace adjustments or have questions about the application process, please contact the HR representative. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and will respond to every applicant. We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle with a welcoming community, growing economy and natural beauty.

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Government Administration

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