Strategic Finance & Planning Manager (Remote/FTC) (Shire of …, Shire of Exmouth

Manager Finance Strategy
- Shire of Exmouth The Shire of Exmouth is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Manager Finance Strategy to provide financial leadership support and deliver the Shire's strategic finance functions. This is an integral role to drive the Shire's financial sustainability and long-term growth on a 3-year fixed-term-contract with the potential to review and extend to 5 years and the potential for off-site/remote work options to be considered for the right candidate. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager Finance Strategy leads the organisations long-term financial planning, strategic budgeting, and financial performance frameworks. The role provides high-level financial insight, modelling, and advice to support evidence-based decision-making across the organisation, ensuring council remains financially sustainable, compliant with legislative requirements, and capable of delivering community priorities. This position also provides leadership to the organisations contracts and procurement and property and leasing functions ensuring effective management of financial resources and service delivery and compliance with Council policy and legislative and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will play a key role in shaping the Shire's financial sustainability and supporting informed organisational decision-making through strategic analysis, long-term forecasting and financial leadership across the organisation. Acting as a key strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team, you will translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that help shape policy, service delivery and investment decisions. This critical role will also drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks to strengthen organisational financial capability and performance. In addition, the position provides leadership and oversight to the Procurement and Contracts Coordinator and Property and Leasing Officer, supporting effective governance, compliance and service delivery across these functions. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a strategic and analytical finance professional with strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial modelling and business improvement. You will bring tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline or demonstrated significant relevant experience in a similar strategic finance environment. You will possess highly developed excel and systems capability, with experience in enterprise reporting, data analysis and delivering meaningful financial insights to support operational and strategic outcomes. Previous Local Government experience is highly desirable, particularly knowledge of reserves, integrated planning and reporting frameworks, budgeting processes and relevant legislation. CPA or CA professional membership (or progress toward) and the ability to communicate complex financial information to a broad range of stakeholders will position you for success in this role. Knowledge in procurement, contracts and property leasing will be beneficial, along with the ability to develop business cases and contribute to organisational improvement initiatives. How to Apply

Access the full job description and fill out the application here . Please provide a current resume with a covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria, responsibilities and qualifications of the role no later than close of business, Monday 1 June, 2026. For enquiries about this position, please contact Lily McKinnon, Human Resources Officer, on or reach out to us at The Shire of Exmouth reserve the right to conduct interviews and extend offers before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer. What we offer: This position will be under a contract agreement and comes with the following remuneration benefits:
- Salary: a competitive negotiable remuneration package will be offered based on skills, experience and qualifications.
- Superannuation: Up to 22% superannuation (includes co-contribution by you).
- Housing: housing allowance of$15,600 per annum if living in Exmouth or subsidised housing provided. **
- Relocation: Relocation costs will be covered up to $10,000. **
- Leave: 5 weeks annual leave per annum.
- Travel: reasonable regular travel to visit onsite will be required for remote option.
- Eligibility for long service leave after 7 years of service (conditions apply), uniform, employee assistance program and other well-being services **Conditions apply for work from home option ** Provided if relocating for the position, conditions apply #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r8lfs