Financial Portfolio Manager

6 hours ago

Preston, Victoria, Australia beBeeStrategist Full time $220,000 - $280,000
Chief Financial Strategist Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to expand your leadership impact across multiple business portfolios, combining financial expertise with procurement and strategic planning.

About the Role:

The Chief Financial Strategist will be a key leader at shaping the Council's future by providing visionary financial guidance to stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director of Culture and Performance, you will drive organisational effectiveness and fiscal responsibility, enabling the delivery of high-quality services and community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams across the Finance, Procurement, and Strategic Planning portfolios.
  • Ensure long-term financial sustainability through effective planning, forecasting, and investment management.
  • Oversee budgeting, revenue optimisation, and funding strategies.
  • Deliver strategic financial advice to executive and political leadership.
  • Champion accountability and performance, aligning operations with organisational goals.
  • Manage funding to meet Council's sustainability and community goals.
Requirements:

We are seeking a dynamic, people-focused leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about making a tangible difference.

You will bring:

  • A CPA or CA qualification and demonstrated experience in a senior financial management role.
  • Proven experience as a senior financial leader, ideally within government or similarly complex sectors.
  • Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A track record of delivering organisational transformation and driving value.
  • Expertise in financial governance, risk management, and long-term planning.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach.
Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time for us, with a new Council Plan and Financial Plan cycle underway.

You will have the chance to shape the financial future of our Council, facilitating sustainable service delivery for the community.

If you are seeking a meaningful leadership role where your influence creates real impact at the community level, this is the opportunity for you.

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