Finance Business Partner

Previous applicants need not apply.

Directorate Corporate & Community
Section Finance
Team Finance
Employment Status Permanent, full-time.
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy.
Salary Range Commencing from $105,287.00 (Grade 19 Step 1) plus 12% Superannuation. The successful candidate will have access to step increases based on competency assessment and tenure within the position.

Council Overview

Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

About the Role

Strathfield Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our finance team on a full time, permanent basis.

The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in providing financial leadership and support to business units across Council. The role is responsible for partnering with senior leaders to develop annual budgets and operating benchmarks, drive business performance, achieve financial targets, and support strategic decision-making.

The Finance Business Partner leads the financial planning and analysis

For more information about the duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the Position Description attached below.

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is essential, with a membership to a professional body (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA) or working towards attaining this attaining full membership.
• Experience in the local government sector is not essential but is considered highly advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis techniques, including financial modelling, forecasting, variance analysis, and business partnering to support strategic decision-making and improved business performance.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders across the organisation in order to implement process change, budgetary improvement, and other financial gains.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience translating complex financial concepts for non-financial audiences.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting principles and methodologies, with the ability to prepare various types of budgets (e.g., operating, capital, project) and manage the budget preparation process, including coordinating with departmental managers, analysing budget variances, and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and best practices, with the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards to the treatment of financial transactions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior staff, with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets, including excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work, even under pressure with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.

Position Description

Staff Benefits

• Eligible for Fitness Passport membership to purchase
• Generous health and wellbeing offerings throughout the year including a $100 health and wellbeing rebate
• Fresh fruit available to all staff
• Quarterly all staff events, including free lunch
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks sick leave
• Access to long service leave available after 5 years
• Careers development opportunities available

To Apply

Applicants can apply through our online application process:

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.

2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.

Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description

• Up to date CV/Resume

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the People & Culture Team via [email protected]

Applications Close at 11:59pm, Thursday 14 August 2025

Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.