Principal Finance Partner

3 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**About the role**

As the Principal Finance Partner, you will be part of the Finance Partnering Section team and responsible for providing strategic, business focused financial advice, guidance and support across a range of financial matters.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Support the delivery of quality financial services to the organisation
- Provide strategic expert advice on financial policy, procedures, accounting manual, standards and systems requirements
- Lead the delivery of financial reporting to the Department, including the co-ordination of budget preparation and budget build, periodic budget amendments and reporting, and end of period Department forecasting
- Oversee monthly general ledger systems processing to ensure accurate financial information including end of month reconciliations, expenditure accrual processes and journals, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
- Prepare and present on financial performance and business cases to key stakeholders to assist them with evaluating and making business decisions
- Lead the development of business processes to enhance business outcomes, customer service, streamline operations and minimise cost

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting or other relevant discipline or working towards attainment of such qualifications and/or substantial experience to carry out the range of duties required
- Proven working experience as a finance business partner or similar in a leadership capacity
- The ability to build and maintain working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
- The ability to be agile, resilient and collaborative
- An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent, full time, Level 8 position with a salary commencing at $121,294 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.
- Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
- Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
- Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing programs
- Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 8 March 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

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