About Us
Local Government Finance Professionals (FinPro) is the peak body servicing Local Government Finance Professionals in Victoria.
An Incorporated Association, FinPro has over 1,000 members representing all Victorian Local Government Councils, 4 regional library corporations and over thirty other organisations. It is affiliated with CPA Australia and has representation on the Public Sector Committee of CPA Australia.
Local Government Finance Professionals Inc held their AGM on Friday 28 November 2025 at the MCG.
Rules – Local Government Finance Professionals Inc. Adopted 3.12.21
Our Mission
Our mission underpins how we work and operate on a day to day basis.
- Advocate (on behalf of our members)
- Educate (members)
- Communicate (both with our members and with other organisations)
- Innovate (share new ideas and encourage continuous improvement)
- Collaborate (provide networking opportunities and work with other organisations)
Our Values
Respect. we will treat others as we wish to be treated
- We will be accepting, supporting everyone worth and dignity, regardless of background, abilities or beliefs
- We will be considerate, always being aware of and honouring others’ rights and feelings.
- We will be attentive, being ready to learn from others
- We will be encouraging, demonstrating concern for the growth and develop
Integrity – we will operate with integrity in all aspects of our work and dealings
- We will be honest in our dealings with each other
- We will take responsibility for our actions
- We will respect and recognise ethical frameworks
- We will adhere to ethical accounting standards
Accountability – we will take responsibility for our own actions
- We will do what we say we will do
Participation – we will give everyone an opportunity to be involved.
- Seek various ways to consult with members
- Run Professional Development Days
- Provide opportunities for all members to participate
- Provide opportunities for all sector partners to participate
Executives of FinPro for 2025
Local Government Finance Professionals (FinPro) is managed to an elected Executive of up to 15 members plus the President. The Executive were elected at the FinPro AGM on Friday, 28 November 2025.
Their role is to oversee the running of FinPro, setting direction, policy and ensuring the vision of FinPro is achieved.
Belinda Johnson
Executive Committee Member
Horsham Rural City Council
Alan Wilson
Lead, Professional Development Committee
Melbourne City Council
Nicole Maxwell
Executive Committee Member
Mitchell Shire Council
Liam Routledge
Executive Committee Member
Central Goldfields Shire Council
Caroline Reidy
Executive Committee Member
Frankston City Council
The administration of FinPro is managed by the organisations Executive Officer – Lucy Scorer.
FinPro Financial Report
Local Government Finance Professionals (Inc) is an incorporated association. Financial accounts are prepared each year in line with requirements and are audited by HLB Mann Judd.
The latest financial reports prepared and audited were for the reporting period 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 are available here.