Manage financial services

Responsible officer: Chief Financial Officer

Does legislation require us to provide this service? Partially

CSP outcomes met by this service

• Decision-making processes are open and transparent

• There is greater awareness of the key issues impacting our community

• Accurate data is collated and used to help effectively and strategically plan for future community needs

• Our limited resources are targeted to where they are needed most

• Best practice and innovation are used to deliver value for money

• As informed consumers, we reduce our impact on the environment without affecting quality of life (a place for community)

• Decision-makers lead, govern and regulate in an ethical, equitable, transparent and accountable way

• As informed consumers, we reduce our impact on the environment without affecting quality of life (a place for community)

• Decision-makers lead, govern and regulate in an ethical, equitable, transparent and accountable way

How is the service delivered?

We manage our investments and loan portfolios, provide finance reporting to Councillors and managers and deliver statutory reporting. We drive strategic financial planning, manage grants, buying processes to meet legal requirements, developer contributions, City revenue and expenditure processes, credit cards and manage payroll.

We also ensure our procurement services are sustainable and provide value for money for the City.