Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Merri-bek City Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a full-time permanent position, working 38 hours per week, based in Coburg. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and includes a Monthly RDO.

The salary for this position is $102k - $111k plus Superannuation.

About Merri-bek City Council: Merri-bek City Council serves a diverse community of 195,125 residents. Situated along Merri Creek and Moonee Ponds Creek, the council area encompasses suburbs including Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park, and Pascoe Vale. The city is characterised by its vibrant community, cultural diversity, creative industries, and arts scene. Merri-bek Council has a long-term vision focused on environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating desirable public spaces.

The Civic Centre in Coburg is located 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, offering excellent public transport access and proximity to dining and entertainment options. Merri-bek Council aims to be a contemporary, innovative, and collaborative organisation dedicated to community engagement and support. Its organisational vision is to be a united, brave, and diverse team making a meaningful impact. The council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming workplace, offering flexible and hybrid work options to support staff work-life balance.

About the Role: Merri-bek City Council has an opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join its Finance team. This key role will provide financial services support and advice across the organisation. The Finance Business Partner will cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial analysis, advice, and support to aid management decision-making. A core focus will be adding value and insight through business partnering with managers and budget owners.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering accurate and timely financial information.
• Assisting with the preparation of the 4-year budget and forecast.
• Ensuring branches receive necessary support and information for effective decision-making.
• Playing a key role in financial system maintenance.
• Preparing internal and external reporting.
• Collaborating to develop strong partnerships and create value through insightful analysis.
• Communicating effectively with both financial and non-financial individuals.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting).
• Completion of or working towards completion of CPA or CA.
• 1-3+ years of business partnering, management accounting, or other relevant experience.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comfortably interact with management and executives.
• An effective team player, with the ability to work cooperatively and positively in a small team dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent understanding of the Australian Accounting Standards.
• Ability to transfer accounting and financial knowledge to non-accounting managers and team leaders.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from internal and external customers and deal with difficult customers in a calm and professional manner.
• Previous experience in a high activity role with excellent interpersonal communication, email, and written skills will be well regarded, alongside a strong commitment to customer service and attention to detail.

What the Role Offers:

• Monthly RDO.
• Extensive opportunities for training and career development.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• A genuine sense of work-life balance and flexible work options.
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes.
• Wellness programs.

Further Support for Staff:

• Up to 20 weeks primary and up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave.
• Purchase leave.
• Ceremonial leave.
• Gender affirmation leave.
• Family violence leave.
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government.

For further information, please contact Riley Morton – Unit Manager Financial Strategy on 9240 2421 or rmorton@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026. Merri-bek City Council reserves the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date in the event of a high volume of applications.

Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description. When applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to Apply: Please complete an application using our online recruitment system.