Please apply via the SEEK advertisement: Manager Finance Job in Cottesloe, Perth WA - SEEK

About us:

At the Town of Cottesloe, we are proud to look after one of WA’s most iconic coastal communities. From our beaches and parks to our vibrant local spaces, we are all about keeping Cottesloe welcoming, well‑maintained and enjoyable for everyone. If you are keen to contribute to a community-focused organisation and be part of a crew that genuinely cares about its people and its work, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced professional manager of Finance to lead and manage a team to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Town of Cottesloe. Town of Cottesloe is a small values-driven organisation of great people united in their purpose to serve the community and visitors to Cottesloe in accordance with our Council Plan. This is a critical position for the town to ensure strategic financial planning and good governance in addition to ensuring the delivery of the right day to day financial services to internal and external customers.

Key Objectives:

1. Partner the business to maintain the long-term financial sustainability of the Town through strong financial management and strategic input;
2. Provide leadership and direction to the finance function, ensuring effective governance, robust internal controls, and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes;
3. Deliver accurate, timely, financial reporting and insights to support informed decision-making by Executive, management, and Elected Members;
4. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team aligned with organisational priorities, driving a culture of accountability and performance and promote customer-focused service delivery within the finance function; and
5. Foster a collaborative business partnering approach across the organisation to strengthen financial capability and accountability.

Please refer to the attached Position Description for more detail about the role.

The following criteria are essential for us in selecting the right person to be successful in the role.

Essential Criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline; including professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA) or significant progress to completion.
2. Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and managing a Finance team to achieve desired outcomes and internal customer services.
3. Demonstrated applied knowledge of accounting practices and standards, including the ability to meet statutory financial reporting requirements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and relevant Local Government legislation.
4. Demonstrated experience in leading a Payroll function to ensure compliance with employment legislation.
5. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with people; including effective skills influencing, negotiating and resolving conflicts.
6. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve budgeting and other financial priorities for CEO and Council submissions.

Benefits include:

• Unique beautiful gardens and walking distance to Cottesloe Beach.
• Sustainability allowance.
• Paid Christmas shutdown.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Annual leave loading.
• Access to discounted private health insurance.

How to Apply:

Please apply via our SEEK advertisement. Providing:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) briefly addressing the Essential Criteria in the Position Description.

• Your resume showing your relevant work experience and qualifications.

Your information will be kept private, secure and confidential.

Applications for this position will close Monday 22 June 2026 at 8am.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Vicki Cobby, Director Corporate and Community Services, on 9285 5000. For any other assistance, please contact Matthew Bennett at humanresources@cottesloe.wa.gov.au.

The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.

Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.