Management Accounting & Budgeting (Accounting)
Full time
The AFL is Australia's premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.
Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the 'grassroots' of our game.
ABOUT US The AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game - from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, and support clubs.
The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, including ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Finance Business Partnering Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving financial performance and providing expert financial advice across the organisation. This position serves as a key link between the finance department and business units, offering insights to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Key Accountabilities: Leadership & Strategy: Lead a team of Finance Business Partners to deliver comprehensive financial support to all business units. Partner closely with senior leaders and executives to provide strategic financial insights. Develop and implement financial strategies that align with business objectives. Support the GM Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in managing overall financial health of the AFL business units. Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting across the AFL business units. Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improving profitability. Work closely with the FPA Manager to provide relevant commentary and analysis. Lead the preparation of monthly BU financial reports. Business Partnership & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, providing financial analysis and guidance. Translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams. Process Improvement & Financial Controls: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes. Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures. Support internal and external audits. Team Development & Mentorship: Foster a culture of high performance and continuous learning. Mentor and develop team members. Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the finance team. OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER Core Competencies: Excellent communicator with experience in building rapport. Ability to identify and drive change. Commitment to personal growth and continuous improvement. Strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Ability to prepare and present robust reporting. Strong leadership and people management skills. Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Mandatory CPA/Chartered Accountant qualification and minimum 8-10 years' experience. Experience with Dynamics 365. Experience working with large Finance teams. Desirable Prior experience or knowledge of stadium and/or sporting administration business. Experience and involvement with a change in accounting system. OUR CULTURE Please visit
Applications Close: 20 December 2024
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