About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Governance, your strategic leadership will elevate financial performance, accountability, and reporting across Temora Shire. This pivotal role requires a dynamic, community-minded professional ready to shape budgets, long-term financial plans, reporting frameworks, and compliance initiatives, while guiding a team of finance professionals to excel.

Your New Organisation

Hays are proud to be partnering with Temora Shire Council in its search for a strategic Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent full-time basis. Temora Shire Council is an organisation that leads community impact and delivers real value for future generations. Working in a regional environment less than an hour drive from Wagga Wagga and 2.5 hours from Canberra, you’ll be joining an organisation that values real work-life balance with a commitment to the community.

Your Responsibilities

This leadership role sits within the Finance and Governance team and reports directly to the Director. As the Manager, Finance, you’ll oversee the day-to-day financial operations with a high level of autonomy, leading a skilled team of finance professionals. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of financial services, compliance, and strategic planning across Council’s operations.

Manage, mentor, support and develop Finance Team members across accounting , rates, and payroll.

Monitor and continuously improve finance procedures and internal controls.

Prepare Council’s annual budget, Long-Term Financial Plan, and Annual Statutory Accounts.

Liaise with internal and external auditors, including the NSW Audit Office.

Ensure daily finance operations run smoothly and effectively, supporting broader Council objectives.

Oversee asset accounting systems and investment portfolio reporting.

Provide financial insights and reporting to MANEX and Council.

Lead and contribute to financial projects and initiatives as required.

What you’ll need to succeed

A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Proven leadership and people management experience.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Strong organisational and time-management capabilities.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.

Desirable: Local Government experience, Civica Authority exposure, and CA or CPA qualification.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this position, for more information, contact Andrew Green at Hays via email ([email protected]) or phone (02 6112 7619), or submit your application directly through Hays’ portal.

Andrew Green
Section Manager | Accountancy and Finance - Public Sector & Local Government
Hays Specialist Recruitment
[email protected] | (02) 6112 7619