Manager Corporate Finance
Job No:
J9380
Location:
Gordon
**This position is being managed by an external recruitment agency. Please refer to the instructions at the bottom of this advertisement for how to apply**
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- Progressive and Future-Focused Council
- Lead Corporate Finance, Reporting and Long-Term Planning
- Attractive Package and Benefits
Situated just 16 kilometres from the city on Sydney's leafy North Shore, Ku-ring-gai is known for its natural beauty and urban villages. It's a picturesque lifestyle with clean waterways, striking wildlife, and action-packed events, supported by excellent services and infrastructure. Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for the community.
Reporting to the Director Corporate, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the delivery of all financial and accounting services across Council. As Manager Corporate Finance, you will lead a high-performing team and provide strategic financial leadership to ensure the organisation maintains strong financial governance, sustainability and compliance. You will play a key role in developing and implementing robust financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks that support informed decision-making and organisational performance.
You will oversee Council's annual budget process, long-term financial planning and statutory reporting obligations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards. The role also includes responsibility for investment management, revenue functions, financial asset management and the ongoing improvement of financial policies, systems and procedures. Working closely with senior leaders, Councillors and external stakeholders, you will provide expert financial advice to support strategic and operational outcomes.
To be considered, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications along with CPA or Chartered Accountant accreditation. You will bring demonstrated experience delivering financial services within a complex organisation, ideally in Local Government, including financial reporting, budgeting and long-term financial planning. You will also have proven leadership capability, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead and contribute to the long-term financial sustainability and strategic success of a progressive and community-focused Council.
To download a comprehensive information pack or to apply, visit mcarthur.com.au and search under Ref. #J9380. For a confidential discussion, contact the McArthur team on (02) 9277 7000.
Applications close Monday 8th June 2026.
Apply via recruitment agency link -
https://jobs.mcarthur.com.au/mca/details/J9380/manager-corporate-finance
**Note - Applications will only be considered when submitted via the recruitment agency's portal using the above link. Do not apply via the form below as your application will not be accepted**
