Like any organisation, it’s the people that make an impact.

The City of Cockburn are seeking a passionate individual to join our team to contribute in providing specialist financial analysis and forecasting to inform financial decision making by senior management and Executive leadership team.

About the Position

As a Financial Analyst in the Accounting & Budgeting Service Unit, you'll play a pivotal role, and your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform specialist financial analysis and provide professional internal advice to support the successful management and delivery of the City’s operational and capital budgets.

• Develop and manage labour and plant resource cost allocation systems used for budgeting and allocating corporate and input costs across the organisation.

• Develop and manage an Activity Based Costing (ABC) framework and perform annual reviews through engagement and negotiation with service managers.

• Researching, developing, and presenting complex financial models (i.e. discounted cash flow, net present value, budget forecasts) to inform business case development and decision making for service delivery and capital investments.

• Managing the integrity of financial budget data integrated with the City’s project management framework and systems through effective reconciliation practices.

About YOU

You'll excel in this role if you have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications for instance a Bachelor of Accounting as a minimum.

• CPA, CA or other recognised qualification or professional certification applicable to the responsibilities of this position.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with budgeting and reporting processes.

• Ability to be a lateral thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Extensive ability to work effectively, both autonomously and within a team environment to achieve deadline-based goals and objectives.

• Highly developed communication, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.

• Extensive experience using and interrogating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling.

About the City

Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities found in the state of Western Australia. With a current population of over 120,000, the City is dynamic, rapidly growing and an exciting place to be.

Situated just 22km south of the Perth CBD, Cockburn boasts an amazing coastline, beautiful beaches, and parks, and is supported by a rich mix of community facilities and diverse employment opportunities.

Cockburn. Get amongst it

What we offer

At City of Cockburn, we care about our team's growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside an engaged, fun, and hardworking team.

• Professional Development: Comprehensive training and career growth opportunities.

• An opportunity to make a positive difference to our growing community.

• Generous superannuation (up to 15.5%)

• Additional 2 days of leave per year

• Cockburn ARC membership and wellness programs

Salary: $116,995 to $123,944 depending on qualifications and experience.

For further information: Please contact Amy Hacking (Senior Management Accountant) on 9411 3444.

To apply: Applicants must read the position description BEFORE applying, to gain a full understanding of the role. Click on the attachment in the advert on the City’s website (Job Vacancies - City of Cockburn)

Then click the ‘Apply for Job’ button where you will be required to complete an online application. You will need to include a cover letter detailing why you are the perfect candidate for this role and a current resume.

Closing date: Monday 24 March 2025 at 9am

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values.