In-Demand Finance manager local government Jobs in Victoria

Finance Business Partner
City of Darebin —Darebin VIC
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Budgeting
General Manager Corporate Services
Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd —Keilor Downs VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Free parking
11d
Project Lead - Rostering
Royal Children's Hospital —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $124,912 - $137,858 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance program
7d
Finance Officer (temporary 2 terms contract)
Government schools —Melbourne Eastern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
10d
Administration Officer
Jet Aviation —Sale VIC
- $75,000 a year
- Contract
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
4d
Project Lead - Rostering System
The Royal Children's Hospital —Parkville VIC
- $124,912.84 - $137,858.24 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance program
7d
CASES21 Admin and Administration Assistant
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Customer service
10d
Expression of Interest: Consultant - Director, Project & Infrastructure Advisory
BDO —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Business development
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Project Manager
Leidos —Scoresby VIC
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4d
Associate/Engagement Manager - Financial Services - Melbourne
Oliver Wyman —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
Data Analyst
Victorian School Building Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- SharePoint
11d
Business Manager
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Leadership
- Communication skills
7d
Procurement Specialist
C.R.Kennedy —Victoria
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Microsoft Office
7d
Data Analyst
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- SharePoint
11d
Change Manager - APAC (12m FTC)
Civica —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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Account Coordinator
Cencora —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Senior Project Manager
North East Water —Wodonga VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Construction experience
14d
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Program Facilitator - Multisite
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
6d
Project Manager - Renewable Projects
Aggreko —Braeside VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
12d
Umoja Education Program Facilitator - Multisite
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
6d

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Finance Business Partner

City of Darebin -
Darebin VIC

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Job Details

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Financial report writing
Financial analysis
Analysis skills
Forecasting
Budgeting
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Strategic financial partnering role
Drive improved financial decisions across Council
Be a trusted finance advisor to senior management

Strategic financial partnering role
Drive improved financial decisions across Council
Be a trusted finance advisor to senior management
Gain end-to-end ownership across budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management.
Join a high-performing FP&A Team within a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact in the community.

Darebin City Council is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across the organisation, providing financial insight, analysis and strategic advice that supports service delivery and community outcomes. As a trusted advisor, you will help managers understand financial performance, develop budgets, identify opportunities and make informed decisions that deliver value for the community.

We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.

As part of our organisational redesign, we're introducing new roles that support Darebin's future focus and priorities.

About the role:
Reporting to the Coordinator Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be the dedicated finance partner for an assigned portfolio, supporting leaders through budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial decision-making. You will play a key role in strengthening financial literacy, transparency & accountability, improving financial performance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across Council

You will:

Deliver high-quality financial business partnering and advisory services to managers and service leaders.
Coordinate and support annual budget development and planning processes.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, forecasts and variance analyses.
Identify & detect financial risks, trends and opportunities and provide practical recommendations.
Lead and support quarterly financial reviews.
Build financial capability across the organisation through coaching and guidance.
Contribute to improvements in financial systems, reporting and business partnering frameworks.

About you:
You are a collaborative and proactive finance professional who enjoys influencing outcomes and building strong relationships with stakeholders. You combine strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

To be successful, you will have:

A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in finance business partnering, management accounting or financial analysis.
Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and variance analysis.
Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience working with financial management systems.
The ability to develop trusted relationships and provide credible financial advice.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The following would be highly regarded:

CPA or CA qualification (or progress towards completion).
Experience within local government or the public sector.
Knowledge of Victorian local government financial reporting requirements.

Why Darebin?
Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

A supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on Friday 7 August 2026 at 5.00pm.

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Dean Gibbons, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, PH: 0481 478 917

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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finance manager local government jobs in victoria

Finance Business Partner

General Manager Corporate Services

Project Lead - Rostering

Finance Officer (temporary 2 terms contract)

Administration Officer

Project Lead - Rostering System

CASES21 Admin and Administration Assistant

Expression of Interest: Consultant - Director, Project & Infrastructure Advisory

Project Manager

Associate/Engagement Manager - Financial Services - Melbourne

Data Analyst

Business Manager

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Data Analyst

Change Manager - APAC (12m FTC)

Account Coordinator

Senior Project Manager

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Program Facilitator - Multisite

Project Manager - Renewable Projects

Umoja Education Program Facilitator - Multisite

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