• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $118,248 - $135,701 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Car Allowance applicable
• Located at Nowra Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close Monday, 22 September 2025 (at midnight)

About the Role
Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager - Budgeting and Analysis to lead a high-performing team and drive financial insight across the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior leadership role is responsible for:

• Business partnering and building positive relationships with key stakeholders to build financial literacy, promote good finance business practice while becoming familiar with their operations, systems, processes, and policies.
• Managing change and improvement in budgeting and reporting, fiscal responsibility, and financial processes to ensure operational needs are met through efficient and effective processes.
• Preparing analysis on Budget and Quarterly review preparation and analysis including public reporting and internal presentations.
• Managing operating performance, budget variances, trend analysis and KPI reporting to stakeholders including commentary on key variances and recommended actions to bridge gaps

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Degree in Business, Commerce or equivalent.
• Experience in a comparable position.
• Completion or near completion of Post Graduate qualifications in Accounting (CA or CPA)
• Experience leading and developing a small team in a commercial or similar environment
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

Our ideal candidate will be a strategic, analytical, and people-focused finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring a strong collaborative approach to leadership and a passion for driving financial performance and continuous improvement.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Monday, 22 September 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mat Badcock - Chief Financial Officer - 02 4429 3303

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.