Strategic Management Accountant

About The Role

We're on the lookout for a visionary accounting professional—someone with both sharp financial expertise and strategic insight - to join our Financial Services team on a contract basis and help shape the city's financial future.

In this role, you will take the lead in influencing Council's financial policy direction, including the development of the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2026/27 - a cornerstone in delivering sustainable outcomes for our community.

As a trusted financial business partner to our City Futures division, you will provide more than just numbers. You'll deliver insightful analysis, robust modelling, and forward-looking advice that directly informs complex decision-making. From supporting regular financial reporting and budgeting, to shaping strategy with evidence-based insights, your expertise will help drive innovation and resilience across Council's operations.

This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact - guiding decisions today that will shape the prosperity and wellbeing of our community for years to come.

About You

You are a proactive, collaborative, and analytical thinker with a passion for driving financial sustainability and delivering quality outcomes. You bring:

• A degree-level qualification in Accounting or related field (essential).
• Full CPA/CA membership or equivalent professional qualification (essential).
• Strong experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and preparing forward financial estimates.
• Proven ability to prepare and coordinate divisional budgets in a large and complex organisation.
• Highly developed financial and management accounting skills, with advanced MS Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Knowledge of TechOne and experience in Local Government (highly desirable)

About Our Organisation

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.

About Our Team

The Financial Services team are responsible for delivering an efficient and effective finance function for the organisation. Services include financial reporting, strategic management accounting, budgeting, long term financial planning, taxation and internal control.

The Detail

The position is offered on a 9-month full-time fixed term.

Click 'Apply for this job'to submit your application for this vacancy by 9am Friday 3 October 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted, so we recommend applying early to ensure consideration.

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description.

Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:

Simon Armitage – Manager Financial Services

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