Associate Director, Finance

7 days ago


Adelaide, Australia City of Adelaide Full time

**Associate Director, Finance & Procurement** **-** **(**2401189**)**
- A role where you drive the outcomes
- Lead a team of 3 Team Leaders
- Full Time, 5-Year Contract Opportunity

**About the Opportunity**

In this role, you will support a positive workplace culture and foster a high-performing team dedicated to delivering top-tier services and maximising profitable returns for the Council. You will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Long-Term Financial Plans (LTFP), providing strategic oversight of procurement and contract activity, guiding the Annual Business Plan and Budget process, and providing strategic advice to the CEO, Executive, and Council.

You must be able to address budgetary and political inquiries with transparency, provide financial planning tools and economic strategies to aid decision-making, and ensure all financial records meet stringent audit requirements. Representing the Council on key committees and forums, you will cultivate strategic partnerships and networks with government agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to have a genuine impact on all areas of our Council, and by extension our great City.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Economics, Law, Commerce or a related discipline and/or commensurate demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
- Significant experience in providing motivational leadership within a multi-disciplinary environment, which continually enhances and builds the team’s capability and performance.
- Proven ability to build positive relationships and consult, negotiate and communicate with Councillors and all levels of management and staff, agencies and stakeholders.
- Extensive experience in leading and managing the effective delivery and improvement of strategic financial planning, outcomes and procurement.
- Experience in financial and performance analysis, capital project evaluation and financial reporting.
- Experience in continuously improving the use and simplification of the corporate financial system including reporting, procedures, and data quality.
- Extensive experience in the management of cash-flow in line with annual operating and capital budgets.

**About Us**

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city

To find out how a role with City of Adelaide impacts the community, please watch this video here.

The Finance & Procurement Team ensures that public resources are effectively managed to enable the delivery of Council's priorities and strategic plans, funding a long-term financially sustainable approach to governance, and creating significant public value through its sustainable procurement practices.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

**For Further Enquiries & How to Apply**

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Anthony Spartalis, Chief Operating Officer on 8203 7126.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Anthony Spartalis, Chief Operating Officer.

**Applications close at 11.59pm, Sunday 8 December 2024.**

Please be advised this is a full-time, 5-year contract opportunity with a remuneration package in the range of $209,000 - $215,000 per annum including superannuation. In addition to this, there is provision of a car park and professional development allowance.
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**Position Description**: Click here

**Primary Location**: Adelaide - CBD

**Job**: Associate Director

**Program**: FINANCE & PROCUREMENT

**Employment Status**: Fixed Term

**Hours of Work**: Full-time

**Job Posting**: 20/11/2024, 3:20:11 PM

**Unposting Date**: 08/12/2024, 7:29:00 AM



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