Senior Finance Business Partner

Introduction Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey! At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of. Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

Above Award pay rates

A strong, values based, positive organisational culture

Supportive and family-friendly workplace.

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home

Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program

Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super

Salary packaging and novated leases available

Access to wellness initiatives

Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire

Generous parental leave

Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.

Cultural and ceremonial leave.

Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.

So much more.

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

For more information please contact Careers on 03 5871 9222 or email careers@moira.vic.gov.au

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description Role Purpose The purpose of this position is to provide key support to the Manager Finance and Coordinator Finance with the delivery of efficient, high quality financial services including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis and insights. This will include:

Routine and ad hoc financial reporting, ensuring compliance with all statutory reporting requirements.

Maintaining Council’s fixed asset register ensuring the timely recording of data.

Effectively communicating and collaborating with budget owners to develop and enhance finance acumen across the organisation.

Assisting with the development of business cases for capital projects.

Work in collaboration with the assets team to value Council’s Property, Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment. This role will also provide technical support and guidance to the finance analysts within the team to build the skills and capability within the finance team.

The position offers flexible hours and can be tailored to either full-time or part-time (0.8) arrangements.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it).

Skills and Experiences To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Key Selection Criteria Essential Qualifications And Experience

Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting).

Membership of a professional accounting association (CA or CPA).

Previous relevant experience commensurate with the requirements of the position with a minimum three years’ experience relevant to the position.

Sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards particularly those relating to fixed assets.

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

Experience in financial analysis, forecasting & budgeting.

Experience in capital works and asset accounting.

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