Public Sector People is partnering with Livingstone Shire Council to appoint a Manager Financial Services, a key leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, governance and operational performance across the organisation.
This is a high-impact position reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, with responsibility for leading multiple financial functions and supporting Council’s long-term financial sustainability.
This role sits at the centre of Council’s financial operations and strategic direction, leading teams across:
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Revenue and rating
- Procurement and contract management
- Fleet management
You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy while leading a team of approximately 30 staff through a period of change, growth and system transformation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial strategy, planning, reporting and governance frameworks
- Overseeing annual budgeting, long-term financial forecasting and performance monitoring
- Providing expert financial advice to executive leadership and Council
- Driving improvements across financial systems, processes and controls
- Leading procurement, fleet and revenue functions to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Building capability, performance and culture across a multi-disciplinary team
About You
We are seeking an experienced financial leader who can operate confidently at both a strategic and operational level.
You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce or Financial Management
- CPA (or equivalent) qualification
- Demonstrated experience leading financial services within a complex organisation
- Strong financial management capability across budgeting, forecasting and governance
- Experience managing multi-functional teams (e.g. accounting, procurement, revenue)
- High-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Highly regarded:
- Experience within local government, ideally within Queensland
- Exposure to system transformation, ERP implementation or organisational change
What Sets This Role Apart
This is not a “steady-state” finance role — it offers genuine challenge and impact.
You will be stepping into an environment where:
- Teams are undergoing change and require strong leadership and stability
- Significant financial transformation and system upgrades are underway
- Council is delivering a major investment program supporting regional growth
- There is a strong need for leadership, structure and cultural alignment
This role will suit someone who is:
- A strong people leader who can motivate and stabilise teams
- Comfortable operating in a changing environment
- Able to bring structure, clarity and direction
- Looking for a role with real influence and visibility