Manager Financial Services

Manager Financial Services
Location: Collingwood
Rate: $100 per hour + super
Contract: Short-term until 21st August 2026

We are seeking an experienced Manager Financial Services for a short-term contract based in Collingwood.
This leadership role is responsible for managing Council’s finance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services including budgeting, reporting, long-term financial planning, systems management and compliance.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in driving financial strategy, leading a high-performing team, and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, including performance, development and succession planning
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of the annual budget, long-term financial plan and financial strategies
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including statutory reporting obligations
• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and manage the external audit process
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Oversee financial systems, ensuring accuracy, integration and continuous improvement
• Manage cashflow forecasting, budget reviews and organisational financial performance
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Represent the organisation in key financial forums and with external stakeholders

About You

• Proven experience leading a financial services function within a complex organisation
• Strong background in financial and management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
• Ability to provide strategic financial advice to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Experience within local government or a similarly regulated environment is highly regarded

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• CPA or CA qualification
• Extensive experience in financial management and leadership roles
• Experience working with finance systems (TechnologyOne or similar highly regarded)

This is a great opportunity to step into a critical leadership role and contribute to strong financial governance within a collaborative environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.