Corporate Services | Accounting/Economics/Finance, Local Government
Join our team as a Financial Performance Lead Are you looking for a change of view? The City of Armadale may be just that - be part of a team to shape the City's future!
Full Time New Industrial Agreement 2024 pay rises July 2025 and 2026 About Us We're the heart of a vibrant, forward-thinking City, committed to making a real impact in our community. Our finance team is central to driving our future, and we're all about innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork. We're here to push boundaries, deliver top-notch financial outcomes, and foster a culture where every idea counts. If you're ready to lead the way in financial excellence, this is the place for you!
What You Will Be Working On As our Financial Performance Lead, you'll be at the helm of managing our City's financial heartbeat. Your role? Big picture thinking, problem-solving, and driving success. Here's what you'll get up to:
Lead with impact: Manage a powerhouse team of finance professionals, steering business partnering and management accounting functions.Master the budget: Take charge of our annual budget, long-term financial plans, and ensure everything runs smoothly—reviews, variations, fees, and all.Be a trusted advisor: Provide our leadership teams with the insights and support they need to make informed, strategic decisions that keep the City on track.Build excellence: Create and develop a team that's known for its expertise and ability to deliver innovative solutions that make finance approachable and powerful for everyone.Drive financial strategy: Monitor trends, analyze business strategies, and ensure our financial health is future-proofed, supporting the City's big goals.Foster collaboration: Elevate financial literacy across the organization, ensuring our teams understand, engage, and make smart financial decisions that benefit the whole community.About You We're looking for a dynamic leader who's ready to take the reins and make things happen. You'll bring:
A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.Membership with CAANZ or CPA Australia.A deep understanding of the legislation and regulations that matter, ideally with exposure to Local Government requirements.A track record of leading high-performing teams, especially in business partnering and management accounting roles.Expertise in financial systems, data management, and turning complex reports into meaningful insights.Experience in the full spectrum of accounting—from budgeting to financial reporting, with a firm grip on legislation.A passion for building financial literacy across a diverse range of people and delivering impactful training.Proven experience in business process improvement to keep things efficient and continuously evolving.Strong conceptual thinking, the ability to solve problems, and an innate talent for influencing and aligning others with the City's vision.What it is Like Working Here We are a values-led organization guided by our belief that we:
CareAre Better, TogetherLearn & GrowJoining our team means embracing a culture where we look after ourselves, and each other. We actively listen and give and receive constructive feedback. We build and strengthen resilience, in ourselves, in our organization, and in the community. We are mindful of our impacts and encouraged to make responsible and sustainable decisions.
Your next move If you're a finance leader who's ready to break the mold and lead a team that's at the forefront of innovation, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise, energy, and creativity, and let's shape a bright financial future together.
Apply today and make a real impact! Attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit. Need help with your application? Call us at 9394 5198 or email ******.
Apply soon! We're reviewing applications as they come in, and the position may close earlier than expected.
Join Us in Making a Difference The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds, to apply. We are also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of child safety. In alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, we ensure our recruitment practices include thorough background checks, training, and ongoing education for all employees and volunteers who interact with children. Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children and young people in our community.
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