Financial Analyst / Management Accountant

Financial Services

Temporary Full Time - to May 2026

Maryborough

• Stream A Level 6 - $100,017 per annum + superannuation
• $6,000 relocation bonus for suitable candidate
• + 17.5% annual leave loading
• + 9-day fortnight
  
  
  

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated financial professional to provide leadership and expert support across Council’s financial services.

In this dynamic role, you'll lead key financial projects, support strategic budgeting and reporting, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

You’ll collaborate across departments to enhance systems and processes, develop financial models, and deliver accurate, timely reporting to support informed decision-making.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Financial Modelling and Forecasting Lead and support the development, maintenance, and presentation of long-term and ad-hoc financial models, including sustainability ratios and full cost pricing.
• Budget Planning and Coordination Take a leading role in coordinating the annual budget, long-term financial plan, and related processes such as salaries, fleet, and operational budgets.
• Strategic Financial Advisory Provide financial leadership and support to business units, including variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, and strategic financial advice.
• Legislative and Policy Compliance Ensure compliance with National Competition Policy, implement competitive neutrality reforms, and investigate pricing options in line with legislative guidelines.
• Cost and Pricing Analysis Analyse cost drivers, oversee electricity and landfill cost projections, and support rates and fees modelling, including the development of corporate overhead allocation.
• Documentation and Stakeholder Communication Support the preparation of reports, policies, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders including the Executive Leadership Team and Councillors.
  
  
  

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What You’ll Need For Success

• Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of complex financial models.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and ability to provide accurate and efficient financial support in delivery of annual budgets and financial services in a medium/large organisation.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide professional advice, reports and documentation to a variety of stakeholders and the ability to influence outcomes.
• A high level of computer literacy and keyboard skills, with an emphasis on software system databases, data extraction, spreadsheets and work processes.
• Highly developed interpretation skills and knowledge of legislation, legal processes, Australian Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards.
• Current driver's licence
  
  
  

What’s Nice To Have

• CPA or equivalent
• Experience in Local Government
  
  
  

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid Emergency Services leave
  
  
  

Apply Now

Applications close 11pm on Monday 16 June – subject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Tyson Deller, Manager Budgeting & Strategic Accounting at [email protected] or on 07 4190 5760 during business hours.

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