Financial Controller

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a Financial Controller to lead and oversee all aspects of our financial operations with precision, integrity, and vision at North Sydney Council. 

The role 

An opportunity exists for an accomplished finance professional to join our Financial Services team. This critical leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of financial operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting across Council.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will lead key functions including transaction services, management accounting, statutory and internal financial reporting, asset accounting, and taxation. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining strong financial controls, delivering insightful analysis, and supporting strategic financial planning that support accountability and transparency.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and present high-quality financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Implement and maintain effective financial policies, controls, and procedures.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Support the CFO and Executive Leadership Team in achieving Council’s financial and operational objectives.
• Ensure efficient service delivery and resource management within the financial services section.
• Promote a high-performance culture through effective leadership, communication, and collaboration.

The person 

You are a commercially astute finance professional with a strong background in financial management within a complex, multifaceted organisation, combined with the demonstrated experience in leading successful teams. 

This is a strategic leadership position offering the opportunity to influence organisational direction, drive operational excellence, and contribute to long-term growth and sustainability across North Sydney Council.

Why work at NSC? 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role. 

This position requires a Police Clearance and is a requirement of the recruitment process. 

Salary up to approximately $155,000 pa (plus super), to be negotiated. 

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Closing Date: 08 May 2025 - 11.30pm 

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres  to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.