Manager Financial Control in Sydney

Financial Planning & Reporting/Finance & Procurement Full Time/Permanent Sydney $206,913 per annum plus superannuation.

Caring for our city, creating a future for all. Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They are motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050 Continuing the Vision. Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You will make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader to lead the Financial Control team within the City of Sydney's Financial Planning and Reporting Unit. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the delivery of our financial accounting, statutory reporting, financial governance and year-end reporting obligations. Leading a team of skilled finance professionals, you will ensure the integrity of our financial records, maintain strong internal controls and support the organisation in meeting its legislative and reporting requirements. Beyond technical excellence, we are looking for a leader who can build capability, foster accountability and create an environment where people are empowered to take ownership and grow. You will provide clear direction, coach and develop your team, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will provide strategic advice on financial governance, reporting and compliance matters while identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic leadership.
• Ability to step away from the detail, empower others to succeed, challenge traditional approaches and lead the team through change.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline, with membership of a recognised professional accounting body.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 21 October 2026.

What we can offer you: You will work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

• Flexible working.
• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance.
• Collaborative approach to flexible working.
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.
• Professional development.
• Leadership and management development program.
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave.
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences.
• Long service and employee recognition awards.
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling.

Supporting families: We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families.

• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave.
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave.
• Part-time and job-sharing options available.
• Supportive return-to-work environment.

Inclusive culture: Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia.

• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network.
• Recognised family inclusive workplace.
• Veteran employment supporter.

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us. We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us.