About the Company Our client is a respected Local Government organisation seeking an experienced finance professional to provide critical support during a busy end-of-financial-year period. With a major finance system implementation underway and key finance leaders focused on strategic priorities, this role will play an important part in ensuring business-as-usual operations and EOFY deliverables continue seamlessly. About the Role An opportunity exists for an immediately available Financial Business Partner to join the finance team on a 6–8 week contract. Working closely with the Manager Finance, Financial Accountant and Management Accountant, you will provide hands-on support across financial and management accounting functions while assisting with end-of-year reporting, audit preparation and financial statement development. This role requires a senior finance professional who can quickly integrate into the team, manage competing priorities and provide practical support with minimal onboarding. Key responsibilities include: Supporting end-of-financial-year processes and reporting requirements Assisting with annual financial statement preparation and audit readiness General ledger maintenance, reconciliations and journal processing Financial reporting, analysis and modelling Budget support and variance analysis Preparation of returns, acquittals and statutory reporting requirements Supporting business-as-usual finance operations during a period of change Providing senior finance support to the broader team as required About You To be successful in this role, you must possess: Demonstrated Local Government finance experience within an Australian council environment CPA or CA ANZ qualification Strong financial accounting experience, including annual financial statements and audit preparation Advanced knowledge of end-of-financial-year processes and statutory reporting requirements Experience across general ledger management, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis Strong financial modelling and budgeting capabilities The ability to work autonomously and deliver immediate value in a fast-paced environment Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Candidates without Local Government experience and CPA or CA ANZ qualifications will not be considered. The Benefits Immediate start available 6–8 week contract opportunity Opportunity to support a high-performing Local Government finance team during a critical period Collaborative and supportive working environment Competitive hourly rate Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact on chantelle.flood@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -062026-43558. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
