Manager Financial Services Adelaide Hills Council
2 weeks ago
Situated just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, the Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The Council serves a diverse population of 40,000 and accommodates residential living, agricultural pursuits and an expanding economy with growth potential in food, wine, tourism, retail and light industry. The district has earned the signature of being a ‘special place’ in one of South Australia’s most loved and picturesque regions.
With revenue of circa $55m, the Council is a medium-sized local authority with just over 200 dedicated staff committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service. They offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.
Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the Manager Financial Services is responsible and accountable for the management, function and performance of the Finance Team and coordinating the Council’s financial strategy, including financial reporting, frameworks, preparing budgets and long-term financial plans. Key aspects of this operational and strategic role include:
- leading, managing, mentoring and developing the Finance Team including promoting and facilitating a customer service ethic, a culture of continuous improvement and a team-based approach incorporating innovation and change management;
- managing the Council’s comprehensive rating service, financial and management accounting function and accounting policies and practices;
- planning and managing the development of long term financial, corporate and annual business plans and budgets with key stakeholders including the Council Executive, department managers and staff to ensure the efficient and effective use of community funds;
- providing analytical and financial modelling for long term financial planning, maintaining an effective internal control program and planning and managing the preparation and presentation of the annual financial statements;
- contributing to setting organisational priorities as well as developing and implementing strategic and corporate projects.
Applications are welcome from appropriately qualified and experienced accounting/finance professionals (CA/CPA) with the ability to lead, develop and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment. A high level working knowledge of general accounting principles and practice will be required along with superior skills in the interpretation of financial data to user requirements. Also important will be excellent analytical, negotiation, change management, innovation and relationship building skills combined with a strong commitment to both internal and external customer service.
**For a job and person specification, please click on the PDF icon above or below, and for further information on our client, please visit **ahc.sa.gov.au
**For a confidential discussion, please call (08) 8100 8827.
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