Senior Finance Business Partner

At a Glance

Work type: 35 hrs per week
Salary: $146,512.94 to $161,317.62 + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Closing date: 9pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we're heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing professional financial advice, solutions and counsel that ensures Council is optimising its costs and revenues in the delivery of its services, and making appropriate investment decisions. This role will provide innovative solutions, lead budgeting and forecasting processes, and develop investment business cases, working closely with Executive Directors and leadership teams.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with Managers to support their interpretation of financial data and reports to improve their understanding of the reasons behind their function's performance and results.
• Train and develop managers and staff in the use of financial systems to develop their understanding of financial reports, uplifting the commercial acumen of leaders through proactive partnership and coaching
• Manage the P&L to support planning, forecasting and budgeting cycles.
• Provide trusted financial advice to key stakeholders to align business direction and financial strategies, including controlling and approving the financial impact on all business cases.
• Partner closely with leaders to develop strong strategy plans and support sound decision making.
• Critically analyse information to determine where to advocate decisions in the best financial interests for Council.
• Present and interpret complex financial information and analysis to support organisation decision-making.

What's on offer

We offer a full time permanent opportunity with a competitive remuneration package from $146,512.94 to $161,317.62 plus 12% superannuation.

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working conditions, flexitime scheme, additional leave over the Christmas period
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long service leave after 5 years
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing available
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, free LinkedIn Learning

About you

The successful candidate is someone who brings 8+years previous experiencein business analysis and partnering.

You will also bring:

• Advanced competence in utilising data to present meaningful insights into business performance.
• Management accounting skill to apply the principles of budgeting and forecasting to effective business planning and performance measurement.
• Exceptional finance business partnering ability to cultivate relationships and have the courage to share professional insights

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
Qualifications/Licences:

• Business, Finance or Commerce Degree with a major in Accounting or similar, and
• CA or CPA qualification or working towards

Want to know more?

Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work.

Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our Recruitment Team via [email protected]

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026. Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.

Please upload:

• Current resume and cover letter addressing the Position Description

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre-employment compliance checks:

• Criminal history check: A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcoholfree working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We're building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment - contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility:
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.