Coordinator Strategic Finance

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia City of Canning Full time $133,000 - $147,880 per year

Join the City of Canning and play a pivotal role in the City achieving and maintaining long term financial sustainability through financial planning for the future in the position of Coordinator Strategic Finance on a permanent, full time basis.

About the role

The role reports to the Manager Finance and will be responsible for driving a strategic business partnering approach to developing and delivering the City's long term financial plan, annual budgeting and financial management services, including reporting to Council. You will lead a team of financial specialists focused on delivering exceptional internal customer service, while driving collaboration across the City's business units. This role also includes responsibility for preparing the annual budget and developing the long-term financial plan to support strategic decision-making and sustainable growth

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

  • Achieving the City's long term financial goals through a business partnering approach and provision of specialist financial advice.
  • Developing the long-term financial plan and annual budget
  • Evaluating business cases for projects and their financial impact
  • Financial modelling on service reviews and projects
  • Monthly financial and management reporting to the Executive Team and the Council
  • Leading a team of highly skilled finance professionals to build financial capability throughout the City

Skills & Experience

  • CPA, CA or equivalent Accounting qualification required
  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or related discipline
  • At least 5 years' experience in a similar level role with leadership responsibilities
  • Demonstrated experience delivering financial analysis, monitoring financial budgets, developing long term financial planning and annual budgets

Benefits

  • Permanent, Full-Time Role
  • Work-life balance through a monthly rostered day off system
  • $133, $147,880.68 per annum + super
  • 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
  • We match super contributions to help you save for your future
  • Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
  • Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
  • Genuine commitment to learning and development
  • Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Bianca Jones on for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 9 September 2025, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

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