Finance Manager

Drive Financial Growth Where the Outback Meets the Coast

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the Shire’s financial management and accounting functions to ensure accuracy, transparency, strong financial governance, and long-term financial sustainability.

The role delivers both statutory accounting and true management accounting, providing meaningful financial analysis, forecasting and insights that support organisational performance, strategic decision-making and the Integrated Planning & Reporting (IPR) framework.

The position is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and coordination of the Finance Team, while also delivering strategic financial advice and governance support across the organisation. The role oversees budgeting, financial modelling, reconciliations, treasury, asset accounting, grants financial oversight, ARIC reporting, financial controls and corporate financial services, supported by an Internal Accountant, three Finance Officers and external consultants where required.

The role operates in alignment with the Local Government Act 1995, Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations, Australian Accounting Standards, Auditor General requirements, and Council policy.

What You’ll Do

As our Finance Manager, you will:

• Provide accurate and timely statutory and management financial reporting. 

• Implement and conduct strong reconciliations and financial controls supporting assurance and compliance. 

• Work towards positive audit outcomes with tracked and completed audit actions. 

• Manage grants and acquittals in line with funding requirements

• Manage accounting insights supporting informed decision-making. 

• Lead a capable, collaborative and high-performing finance team.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience in financial management, management accounting, budgeting and reporting in a complex environment.

• Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, WA Local Government financial legislation and regulations.

• Experience in financial controls, reconciliations, audit processes and financial governance.

• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and supporting staff.

• High-level analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills.

• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement capability.

• Alignment with our CARECHIP values — Courage, Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, Cohesion, Humility, Inclusion, Passion.

CPA/CANZ membership or eligibility is highly regarded, as well as experience in SynergySoft/Altus or similar LG Financial Systems. 

Why Join Us

We value people who want to build their skills and contribute to a purpose-driven team.

Your package includes:

• Salary: $137,111.969 plus superannuation, district allowance, vehicle allowance & housing allowance (if eligible).

• $6,000 retention bonus after 3 years’ service.*

• 5 weeks annual leave + 2 Local Government public holidays.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Annual leave travel assistance, gym and club membership subsidies, and aquatic centre access.

• Additional allowances and subsidies under our Attraction & Retention Policy.*

• A supportive workplace focused on safety, wellbeing, and community impact.

*Subject to corporate policy.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help maintain the financial practices, we’d love to hear from you. To view the full position description: PD. FINANCE MANAGER

Applications close: Monday 19 January 2026 at 4pm

For more information, please contact Max Tangi, Senior People & Culture Officer on (08) 9941 0008.

The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close applications early and/or commence the shortlisting and interview process prior to the advertised closing date. The position may be filled at any time upon identification of a suitable applicant.