Financial Analyst
- Build your career with a CPA Australia Recognised Employer
- 10 days paid study leave per year to support your CPA journey
- Full Time Permanent Role – Entry level opportunity in Management Accounting
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible, and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
Our Team:
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
The City Performance directorate underpins the delivery of service excellence by providing expertise in financial services, procurement, governance, customer experience and business technology.
About the role
The role sits within the Financial Strategy and Reporting Function of the finance team.
The Financial Analyst role will support and work closely with the Finance Business Partners in delivering the following functions:
- Integrated financial planning;
- Annual budgeting and quarterly reviews;
- Management and performance reporting;
- Forecasting, financial modelling, project funding and acquittals;
- Overall finance business partnering with operational business units; and
- Other ad-hoc tasks required from time to time to support the overall finance function.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has recently completed and/or graduated with a tertiary qualification in a finance, accounting, business or related discipline.
- Has a strong desire to learn and gain industry experience through hands-on work.
- Has an interest in financial planning and analysis, process improvement and business optimisation.
- Can bring their own unique personality, creativity, innovation and outside the box thinking.
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people also enjoy;
- A Rostered Day Off every fortnight (Full-time positions)
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days sick leave each year
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
Apply now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at
support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Deadline: Monday 2 February, 2026
Salary: From $78,565.69 - $87,993.61 pa + 12% superannuation
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
