*Step up & lead best practice in finance excellence

*Significant leadership and strategic management role

* $181,320.59 plus Superannuation (TEC)

At the City of Playford, we’re not managing the status quo—we’re scaling beyond it. As one of South Australia's fastest-growing councils, we’re navigating high demand, aging systems, and strategic ambition. The pace is rapid, the expectations are high, and the priorities are constantly competing.

We're looking for a Senior Manager Financial Services who can command the numbers, modernise our systems, and influence the investments that will shape a growing city. This role sits at the centre of Playford’s evolution—where day-to-day financial rigour meets bigp icture strategy, and every decision matters.

This is both a significant leadership and strategic management role, with oversight of the Finance function across the organisation. The position leads a substantial team of finance professionals, provides strategic direction, and collaborates widely to ensure the efficient and effective achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals. The role is responsible for the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Organisation's finance, rates and procurement processes.

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services and part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this role has several direct reports and oversees a broader team of approximately 30 staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing work systems relating to financial management, rates and procurement for the organisation.

Translating financial management strategy into operational goals and creating a shared sense of purpose within the business unit.

Managing the continuous improvement of Long Term Financial Planning to ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability.

Overseeing the delivery of the Rating Framework to support collections, and effective planning of the rating policy and structure to align with community expectations.

Playing a key role in guiding Council’s decisions on major infrastructure and investment decisions

Providing strategic and people leadership by setting clear direction, fostering a high-performance environment, and actively engaging across the organisation to influence outcomes, build trust, and align financial priorities with broader organisational goals.

Demonstrated and inspirational senior leadership experience, proven business partnering, and the ability to formulate effective, pragmatic solutions to meet business needs will be essential

Analytical and systematic thinking to manage systems, processes, policies and related issues, and the ability to achieve positive service outcomes for customers will be critical to success.

Relevant tertiary qualifications are assumed, and experience in local government will be highly regarded.

Please apply online via the Seek advertisement and quote reference COP300525 on or before 12 midnight 15 June 2025.

Enquiries are most welcome and/or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via [email protected]