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 Remuneration Agreement with access to a Vehicle Allowance or Council Leaseback Vehicle.
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 Chief Financial Officer to join our finance team on a full time, permanent basis.
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to plan, lead and manage the Finance team of Council ensuring compliance with legislation and industry standards, executive management expectations of performance and deliverables. Contribute to the achievement of Council’s vision and corporate goals by supporting the development and implementation of key financial strategies, operational plans, financial policy and procedures and financial systems.
As Chief Financial Officer you will develop estimates of income and expenditure in accordance with Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements and Council’s adopted 2040 Community Strategic Plan as well as actively supporting the Executive Team and Council meetings.
The Chief Financial Officer will also provide support and advice to the Director, Corporate and Community Services in relation to the financial goals of the organisation and other special projects as required.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with a membership to a professional body (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA) or similar professional certification.
- Extensive practical experience with a successful track record in strategic financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare long term financial budgets and to undertake the preparation of trending/forecasting models and reports associated with Council's community strategic planning process including long term financial planning, asset management and workforce planning modelling.
- Demonstrated successful experience in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, operating statements and statutory reports for a multi-disciplined Council.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in Financial Asset management including revaluation, reporting and accounting treatment of council assets.
- Demonstrated ability to critically examine financial management systems and identify efficiency improvements, manage projects and implement significant change.
- Advanced computer skills in a range of applications.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, persuade and influence.
- Highly developed executive report and policy writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to build trust and credibility with all stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects.
Position Description
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Staff Benefits
To see a list of Council Staff Benefits, please click here. To view Council's Agile Work Policy, please click here.
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.
- Up to date CV/Resume.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kristy Watts via email kristy.watts@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Sunday 6 April 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 people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.