Finance Business Partner

Sydney

Financial Planning & Reporting/Chief Financial Office

Full Time/Permanent

$129,721 - $147,426 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney is on the lookout for a Finance Business Partner who's not just great with numbers—but thrives on turning data into decisions that make a real difference.

Join our high-performing Financial Planning and Reporting team, where your expertise will help drive bold initiatives and deliver services that truly benefit our community. You'll work side-by-side with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, influencing strategy and helping shape a more sustainable, liveable city.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with precision and purpose. You'll deliver high-impact financial modelling to support business cases and strategic projects, and partner with operational teams to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insights. You'll be a trusted advisor, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions that matter.

If you're passionate about public value, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to see your work make a visible impact—this is your chance.

We're looking for someone with:

• CPA, CA or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• extensive experience in business partnering across multiple stakeholders and departments
• advanced financial modelling skills, including scenario analysis and cost-benefit evaluation
• strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and persuasively.

This is more than a finance role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our city through smart, data-driven decisions.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 9 October 2025.

For more information, contact Chris Hanna, Senior Finance Business Partner on

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  or

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