Finance Business Partner

7 days ago

Warragul, Victoria, Australia Baw Baw Shire Council Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Band 6: $96,532 - $102, % superannuation + monthly RDO
  • Full-Time, 9 months Fixed-Term position, with true flexibility in a hybrid working environment
  • Passionate and supportive culture

In this role, you won't just be crunching numbers. You will be shaping smarter financial processes, delivering accurate and timely insights, and playing a key role in Council's financial planning and business partnering. You'll help strengthen financial governance and ensure organisational decisions are backed by reliable, meaningful data.

From budgets to corporate improvements, you'll be part of a team that thrives on making things better for the organisation, and for the community.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

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About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering financial insights that drive smart, data-informed decisions across the organisation. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to short, mid, and long-term financial planning while monitoring and reporting results to the executive leadership team, council and the community.

In this role, you will advise the business on financial matters to optimise outcomes, and support decision-making through robust business modelling. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Establish Annual Resource Plans for Council staff in allocated divisions.
  • Contribute to completion of the annual and mid-year budget process.
  • Contribute to completion of the Long-Term Financial Plan.
  • Assist with preparation of Monthly Reports to Executive leadership, including variance analysis.
  • Assist with preparation of Quarterly Reports to Council, including variance analysis.
  • Prepare and complete the financial year end acquittals.
  • Provide support to the Management Accountant and team.
  • Provide business partner support to allocated divisions.
  • Contribute to the review and development of finance policies and procedures.
  • Actively participate in corporate improvement programs to maximise the effectiveness of the Council's service delivery to its community.
  • To perform all duties required of the position in a manner that provides efficient, effective and quality services and which leads to the sustained improvement in productivity of the unit and the Council.

About the Successful Candidate

To thrive in this role, you will be CA or CPA qualified. You will bring a strong foundation in financial and management accounting, with deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and a sharp focus on long-term financial planning. You're someone who can not only understands the numbers but uses them to drive smarter decisions and continuous improvement. Your experience in leading process optimisation and leveraging financial systems to boost efficiency will be key to your success.

You are a natural communicator who can translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Your ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation sets you apart. In a fast-paced and evolving environment, your strong organisational skills, and ability to juggle competing priorities will help you deliver results that matter.

Above all, you're adaptable, innovative, and thrive in complex, dynamic settings, bringing fresh thinking and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

  • Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
  • Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
  • Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
  • Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Study/development assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
  • A thriving Social Club.
  • Close to Public transport.
  • Ample free parking nearby.

Further Information and How To Apply

To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 29 September 2025 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

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