Senior Finance Business Partner - Local Government (Temporary)

About the role

A recruitment consultant is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner for a progressive local council in Melbourne's inner suburbs. This is a 3-month temporary contract starting as soon as possible, at 38 hours per week, paid $75 per hour plus superannuation. The role acts as a key strategic partner across the organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders to support business units in driving financial performance and long-term sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with service areas to align financial strategy with operational and community outcomes
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management reports for Executive and Audit Committee review
• Support the development and implementation of the Long-Term Financial Plan
• Lead the coordination and preparation of the annual budget across business units
• Monitor budget performance, deliver clear variance analysis and actionable insights

Required profile

• Experience in Local Government, Healthcare, Education, Not-for-Profit or State/Federal Government environments
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar finance business partnering or strategic finance role
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CPA or CA qualification (mandatory)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and financial analysis capability

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates can contact the recruiter by phone or email.