Iconic Australian Performing Arts CompanyStrategic, Stakeholder Management & Commercial FocusValues: Boldness – Ambition – Respect – Responsibility – Everyone IncludedThe Australian Ballet is one of the world's leading national ballet companies and a globally recognised Australian performing arts organisation. Each year the company presents upwards of 220 performances nationwide along with public programs, special events, an extensive regional tour, a children's ballet and education programs and regular overseas tours.
Orchestra Victoria (OV) provides pit services for ballet and opera in Victoria and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Australian Ballet. The Australian Ballet and Orchestra Victoria have an annual turnover of more than $70 million and employ over 350 people.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading and managing all finance, administration, information technology, facilities, and asset management functions for The Australian Ballet Group. The position is also accountable for the development of the finance and operations strategy to support the company's strategic plan, the metrics tied to that strategy, regular analysis to support ongoing management decision making and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.
The position provides high-level strategic analysis and advice to the Executive Director and the Board on both micro and macro trends affecting the organisation and how these impact performance, opportunities and risk. The CFO is also responsible for providing effective leadership and management of all business operations and administrative functions including providing support to the Executive Director as it relates to those activities. With a recent renewal at both Executive and Board level, the organisation is poised for a transformative phase in its history.
As a strategic and highly commercial CFO, you will have had a blue chip and diverse career that includes deep experience at the CFO level ideally within investment management, property management, family office, performing arts or businesses with similar complexity and funding arrangements. You will be seeking a unique and incredibly diverse career opportunity to partner with the leadership team and Board of this revered, authentic and values driven enterprise. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills are essential.
Diversity and Inclusion At The Australian Ballet, diversity and inclusion are integral to the mission to create an extraordinarily vibrant and successful company, and to present performances that represent Australian culture at its best. They believe that the workforce should reflect the rich diversity of the Australian community. They embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and they actively strive to create an inclusive workplace. By promoting these values, they aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging.
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