About Us

 

Local Government Finance Professionals (FinPro) is the peak body servicing Local Government Finance Professionals in Victoria.

An Incorporated Association, FinPro has over 900 members representing all Victorian Local Government Councils, 5 regional library corporations and over twenty 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 6 December 2024 at Leonda by the Yarra.

Rules – Local Government Finance Professionals Inc. Adopted 3.12.21

23.2.24 – FinPro AGM Minutes and Financial Report – year end 30.9.23

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, 6 December 2024.

Their role is to oversee the running of FinPro, setting direction, policy and ensuring the vision of FinPro is achieved.

Tony Rocca

President

Maroondah City Council

Binda Gokhale

Executive Committee Member

Consultant

Belinda Johnson

Executive Committee Member

Horsham Rural City Council

Melissa Baker

Executive Committee Member

Casey City Council

Fiona Rae

Executive Committee Member

Golden Plains Shire Council

Alan Wilson

Executive Committee Member

Melbourne City Council

Navec Lorkin

Executive Committee Member

Knox City Council

Simone Wickes

Executive Committee Member

Monash City Council

John Brockway

Executive Committee Member

Warrnambool City Council

Gabby Spiller

Executive Committee Member

Surf Coast Shire Council

Nicole Maxwell

Executive Committee Member

Mitchell Shire Council

Rahul Shah

Executive Committee Member

Whittlesea City Council

Allison Southwell

Executive Committee Member

Cardinia Shire Council

John Vastianos

Executive Committee Member

Glen Eira City Council

Liam Routledge

Executive Committee Member

Yarra Ranges Shire

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 2022 to 30 September 2023 are available here.