The role
We are currently seeking a skilled and collaborative Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Business Partnering Team. This role plays a crucial part in supporting strategic financial outcomes by providing expert financial guidance, analysis, and support to business units across the organisation.
Through a business partnering model, you will assist in the coordination of internal financial reporting functions, including budget development, forecasting, financial performance analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams to help drive better financial outcomes.
What you'll bring
As a Finance Business Partner, you will:
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Support the development of Council’s annual and forward budgets, including Fees & Charges schedules.
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Lead and assist with monthly and quarterly budget reviews, revenue recognition, and funding reconciliations.
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Maintain key financial tools such as the Employee Costs Budget worksheet and assist with the annual budget re-vote process.
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Provide financial insights, performance reporting, and training to improve financial literacy and decision-making across departments.
Essential Requirements
We’re looking for someone with:
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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Experience in budgeting, financial reconciliations, and analysing/reporting on budget variances.
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Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis, with experience in TechnologyOne and ExcelOne highly regarded.
Why join us?
- Play a vital role in shaping how public funds are managed and reported
- Work in a values-led organisation where teamwork, safety, integrity, respect and sustainability matter
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.
Salary: Commencing salary package circa $85,960 p.a. plus superannuation.
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11.30pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Phil Brennan, Manager Finance who is the hiring manager for this role. Phil can be reached on (02) 7955 7287 or at phil.brennan@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples.
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- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.