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Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance
Reports to: Director Corporate & Community Services
Salary Range: $2,262 - $2,582 (including relevant allowances) per 35 hour week + super
- Career opportunity in Local Government
- Lead a dynamic team of dedicated professionals
- Work 35 hours per week, over a 19-day, 4-week period
At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. Our scenic location, amongst friendly country communities, provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.
The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.
Please click here to view the position description.
Purpose of the Position
The primary purpose of this position is to:
- manage the financial planning and reporting functions for Council
- provide strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team regarding Council’s financial position and performance, including business strategies to improve Council’s financial position and sustainability
- provide a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to all functional areas of Council, ensuring appropriate financial corporate policies, guidelines and procedures are maintained
- manage the finance team and its functions to ensure services are provided efficiently and effectively, and
- ensure that key responsibilities are carried out in an efficient and conscientious manager within set timeframes, deadlines and budget constraints.
Essential Requirements
- Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct
- Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
- Formal qualifications at a degree level in Business or Accounting
- Relevant work related experience, including experience in the preparation, management and reporting on budgets
- Extensive experience in the preparation of financial statements and other reporting to meet statutory reporting requirements
- Demonstrated experience in working with senior management in developing business strategies to improve financial position and performance
- Experience in forecasting income and expenditure, cash flow management and control of an investment portfolio
- High level leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead, motivate and supervise staff
- Experience in managing a team to provide high level customer service to internal and external customers
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including the ability to negotiate and interact at a senior level on sensitive and complex issues
Desirable Requirements
- Post Graduate finance qualifications providing eligibility for professional membership of an appropriate accounting body
- Experience in Local Government
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.
Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 3 January 2021.
For enquiries, please contact Organisation Development on 6849 2000.
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