At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial modelling and support major investment decisions for a growing city.
- Company: Join Blacktown City Council, one of Australia's largest councils.
- Benefits: Secure full-time role, competitive salary, flextime, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the city's financial sustainability and growth.
- Qualifications: Financial expertise and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Lead with purpose. Shape progress for a growing city.
Join Blacktown City Council and use your financial expertise to support major investment decisions and Council’s long-term financial sustainability.
Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Financial Strategy, you develop financial models and forecasts for Council’s Long Term Financial Plan, major projects, funding strategies and business cases.
You model cash flow, Net Present Value and different financial scenarios to assess affordability, financial risks and long-term impacts.
You also monitor project expenditure, commitments, reserves and restricted funds, and investigate significant financial variances.
You work with Finance, project managers and other stakeholders to test assumptions and improve the accuracy of financial information.
You prepare reports, dashboards and presentations that give senior management, Executive and Council clear information to make informed funding, project and service decisions.
At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $2,437.99 per week
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.
- Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
- Contact officer: Katherine Hayhow at ***************@blacktown. nsw. gov. au
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Strategic Financial and Project Analyst in Blacktown employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
