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Overview
The Shire of Exmouth is seeking a forward‑thinking and experienced Manager Finance Strategy to provide strategic financial leadership and deliver the Shire’s strategic finance functions. This is an integral role to drive the Shire’s financial sustainability and long‑term growth on a 3‑year fixed‑term contract with the potential to review and extend to 5 years, and the possibility of off‑site/remote work options to be considered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager Finance Strategy leads the organisation’s long‑term financial planning, strategic budgeting, and financial performance frameworks. The role provides high‑level financial insight, modelling, and advice to support evidence‑based decision‑making across the organisation, ensuring council remains financially sustainable, compliant with legislative requirements, and capable of delivering community priorities.
In this role, you will play a key role in shaping the Shire’s financial sustainability and supporting informed organisational decision‑making through strategic analysis, long‑term forecasting and financial leadership across the organisation. Acting as a key strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team, you will translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that help shape policy, service delivery and investment decisions. This critical role will also drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks to strengthen organisational financial capability and performance. In addition, the position provides leadership and oversight to the Procurement and Contracts Coordinator and Property and Leasing Officer, supporting effective governance, compliance and service delivery across these functions.
Qualifications
We are seeking a strategic and analytical finance professional with strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial modelling and business improvement.
You will bring tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline, or demonstrate significant relevant experience in a similar strategic finance environment.
You will possess highly developed Excel and systems capability, with experience in enterprise reporting, data analysis and delivering meaningful financial insights to support operational and strategic outcomes.
Previous Local Government experience is highly desirable, particularly knowledge of reserves, integrated planning and reporting frameworks, budgeting processes and relevant legislation.
CPA or CA professional membership (or progress toward) and the ability to communicate complex financial information to a broad range of stakeholders will position you for success in this role.
Knowledge in procurement, contracts and property leasing will be beneficial, along with the ability to develop business cases and contribute to organisational improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Salary: a competitive negotiable remuneration package will be offered based on skills, experience and qualifications.
- Superannuation: up to 22% superannuation (includes co‑contribution by you).
- Housing: housing allowance of $15,600 per annum if living in Exmouth or subsidised housing provided.
- Relocation: relocation costs will be covered up to $10,000.
- Leave: 5 weeks annual leave per annum.
- Travel: reasonable regular travel to visit onsite will be required for remote option.
- Eligibility for long service leave after 7 years of service (conditions apply), uniform, employee assistance program and other well‑being services.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.
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