Finance Business Partner

Role Overview

Join Central Coast Council during a pivotal phase as we advance our transformation journey following the successful deployment of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This progression unlocks fresh opportunities in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business intelligence.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in helping leadership maximize the potential of our enhanced financial systems and data capabilities. Your efforts will be integral to improving financial decision-making and organizational performance alongside stakeholders council-wide.

This unique opportunity goes beyond traditional finance, allowing you to influence how financial data supports strategic decision-making within one of New South Wales' largest councils and contribute to shaping the future business partnering function.

Providing exceptional customer service and delivering value to the community remain core to this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders and teams to deliver actionable financial advice, commercial analysis, and data-driven recommendations.
• Assist business units in translating their service plans and operational needs into realistic budgets and financial forecasts.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial reports, identify emerging trends, risks or issues, and support management in corrective measures.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive business cases with clear financial analysis outlining assumptions, risks, contingencies, and impacts.
• Champion high standards for data governance, consistent reporting, and ongoing improvements in financial systems and related processes.
• Enhance financial knowledge and capabilities across the organization by helping stakeholders understand financial drivers and performance metrics.

Candidate Profile

We seek an individual who is naturally inquisitive, commercially aware, and enthusiastic about partnering closely with business units to drive value creation.

• Proven expertise in financial management, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders to influence decisions and outcomes effectively.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative approach with a talent for building trusted relationships across teams.
• Excellent communication skills that simplify complex financial concepts into practical insights.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and contributing to organizational success.

Qualifications

A degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred, or alternatively, substantial relevant experience in a similar role complemented by ongoing professional development.

Employment Details

• Salary starts up to $110,900, with opportunities for advancement to $128,500 based on performance and skills assessment.
• Superannuation contribution of 12% applies.
• Available positions include two permanent and one fixed-term contract role.
• Benefit from a 9-day fortnight work schedule.
• Flexible work arrangements permitting two days remote and three days onsite, based at Wyong Administration Building.

Additional Information

The opportunity to contact the team leader for this position is provided, although unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 30 August 2026.