Finance Business Manager

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council their partners and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Citys future and ensure it is culturally socially environmentally and economically sustainable.

About the role

This position is responsible for leading a high-performing Finance Business Partnering function that delivers Financial Planning and Analysis to support evidence-based decision-making across Council.

The role provides strategic and operational financial leadership to enable sound financial planning monitoring forecasting and performance reporting ensuring the organisations financial sustainability and optimal outcomes for the community.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Financial Officer Executive Leadership Team and senior managers the role drives continuous improvement in financial maturity financial literacy and the integration of financial and non-financial information to support Councils Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.

On a daily basis you will:

• Partner with the CFO to provide high-quality financial advice insights and analysis to the Executive Leadership Team Council ARIC and Finance Committee.
• Lead best-practice financial planning forecasting and performance management frameworks that support informed decision-making.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of the Councils Operational Budget and Quarterly Business Reviews working closely with key stakeholders and the CFO.
• Oversee the analysis of financial and non-financial data to ensure all reporting and recommendations are aligned with Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) requirements and support the achievement of community outcomes.
• Provide professional financial partnering advice to the Leadership team develop and report on the Long-Term Financial Plan review operations and provide recommendations for productivity revenue or cost saving initiatives.
• Identify productivity revenue efficiency and cost-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to the business.
• Prepare complex business cases briefing notes reports and other material as required by the CFO on matters of strategic and organisational significance.

About You

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 10 years relevant financial management experience in a complex organisation preferably local government or a similar public sector environment.

You will also bring:

• BusinessFinanceorCommerceDegree(majorinAccountingorsimilar).
• CAorCPAqualification
• At least 2 years experience leading and developing a professional finance or financial planning & analysis team.
• Demonstrated experience delivering financial planning budgeting forecasting and performance reporting in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and elected bodies through high-quality financial advice and analysis

Whats on offer

We are offering a full-time permanent opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $173215.21 to $192032.62 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.)

Want to know more

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Councils core values and behaviours.

Alternatively if you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please submit your resume and attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm Sunday 1 February 2026and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.