About the role In this role, you will be providing financial information, reports and analysis concerning the performance of the Directorate to promote financial sustainability. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with Directors, Managers and their teams to provide financial planning and analysis. Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for the directorate and organisation. Providing financial advice and decision analysis support for structure and service reviews, process improvements, cost management initiatives and business cases. Monitoring key internal and external drivers of performance and analysing the financial impact of emerging priorities, key risks and opportunities. Championing the use of organisational data to support decision making. Providing financial training including induction of finance systems, awareness and understanding of management accounting principles and processes. Implementing auditable accounting practices and reporting structures to the benefit of key decision makers within the City. About you A tertiary qualification in Commerce or Accounting or related field and/or commensurate demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications. CA or CPA professional qualification (or equivalent). Preparing and monitoring of annual budgets. Preparation of business plans for large and complex operating units. Demonstrated experience liaising with and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! Child Safety Responsibilities We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Diversity and Inclusion At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience. Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we'd love to meet you! We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared. #J-18808-Ljbffr