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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Finance Business Partner

Salary: $88,648.56 per annum 
Closing: Friday 13 June 2025 
Full time - Permanent 

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Finance and Rates department is seeking full time experienced financial professional to join our Financial Analysis and Planning Team!

Are you looking for a new challenge in the world of Local Government? Do you enjoy building relationships and learning about a wide range of business units to support others in achieving quality financial reporting? We are seeking a Finance Business Partner, who will not only play a key part in our Finance Business Partner framework, but who will also be a key driver in our capital planning and budgeting processes.

This position plays a key role in the decision making process by analysing data and providing reports with recommendations, working collaboratively with Council staff and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the continuous improvement of systems, procedures, processes and tools related to financial activities including assisting staff to understand and effectively use financial information.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Facilitating Council’s capital budgeting processes, including maintenance of Council’s 10 year capital works plan
  • Develop strong working relationships with Responsible Managers/Budget Officers in respect of Business Partnering and provision of valuing adding financial services to staff
  • Undertake data analysis of financial information to support financial business performance, in conjunction with non-financial information, to identify trends and assist in decision making
  • Assist in the preparation of annual Budgets, Long Term Financial Planning and annual Financial Reporting

The successful applicant will be degree qualified, have highly developed communication skills and a sound understanding of financial analytics and management, a demonstrated ability to work to deadlines maintaining a high level of attention to detail and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. They will also have the ability to understand their customers’ needs and positively influence change.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Jacalyn Turner, Team Leader - Financial Analysis, on 5832 9738.

Note:  This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period.  During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

For procedures on how to apply go to https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.