Let’s Talk Budgeting: internal and external, engagement and savings
Every year’s budget is the hardest, and with inflation continuing to run, this year’s promises to be no different.
This session follows on in part from a recent FinPro webinar which focused on budget engagement.
The session will be led by current Finance leaders in the sector, and will be interactive; seeking participation on key topics related to engagement and the budget pressures all Council’s are facing.
This is an essential session for everyone involved in budget preparation.
Speakers
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Fiona RaeManager Finance, Golden Plains ShireFiona Rae is the Manager Finance at Golden Plains Shire and also an Executive member of FinPro. Fiona has 30 years’ experience in senior accounting roles in the Water Sector and Local Government specialising in financial strategy, financial compliance and reporting. Having worked in fast-paced industries,
Fiona is proficient with compliance and regulation requirements and implementation of strategies that support long-term business goals within industry constraints.
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Nathan MorsilloManager Financial Strategy, City of Greater BendigoNathan joined City of Greater Bendigo in 2017 as Manager Financial Strategy. He is responsible for the portfolios of finance operations, rates and valuations, project management and strategic asset management in a progressive regional centre. Nathan has chaired the FinPro Central / Northern Victorian Regional councils’ group over the last few years.
Nathan started at PriceWaterhouseCoopers a long time ago in Melbourne, before moving to the Health and NGP sectors.
Immediately prior to joining Local Government in Bendigo, he spent 3 years setting up the National Disability Insurance Agency in Geelong and 7 years in Alice Springs as Finance Manager of Central Land Council.
He is interested in continuing to learn and challenge the role of local government, including how to ensure financial sustainability is improved – particularly in our 48 regional and rural council areas.