About Us!
We are greyhound lovers who govern and facilitate the commercial operation of our vibrant sport of greyhound racing. GRNSW is invested at every stage of the greyhound lifecycle from breeding, racing to rehoming. GRNSW is committed to the long-term sustainability of the industry by caring for our People, Pups and Participants. GRNSW promotes the exciting racing aspect of the industry, as well as equally important, the welfare management and rehoming of our athletes.
About You!
Well-suited to a passionate, driven, highly hands-on, and progressive Finance Manager to Head of Finance lead. A finance operator that is known for being operational, great at mentoring, wired to innovate, and deliver to the business in the day-to-day.
About this role!
This position is designed to uplift financial capability in ways of working, systems improvement, and deliver modern workplace reporting. The role leads a team of (4) four and reports to our Chief Corporate Services Officer, who is motivated to make a difference and provide excellence in service delivery to the organisation and industry! As part of the Corporate Services department, you’ll be joining a highly invested and energised team. A team that cares and is motivated by improvement. This role serves as a key finance business partner, providing excellent financial services support to our organisation!
- Innovate and deliver against modern workplace reporting. Continue to uplift Dashboards and Executive leadership reports.
- Develop a finance team/profile that supports the business through excellence in service delivery. A profile that acts as a gatekeeper and adviser, in addition to the essentials of finance processing.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial models and forecasts are accurate, realistic, and aligned with strategic priorities.
- Proven comprehensive experience in financial audits, with ensuring effective management of financial risk, governance and compliance.
- Oversee and execute the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and Board/Executive reporting packages.
- Present and educate others on progressive financial practices.
- Maintain oversight of capital grant funds and infrastructure investment tracking, including acquittal processes and financial modelling.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation laws, and statutory obligations.
- Review and ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns, BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and other financial compliance obligations.
- Monitor and manage GRNSW’s short- and medium-term cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
- Oversee payroll services, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial transaction integrity.
- Build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders across all levels, supporting business units with financial advice and budget ownership.
- Provide clear, accessible financial guidance to non-finance staff to build commercial awareness across the organisation.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including service providers, auditors, Clubs, and participants.
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Execution of long-term financial strategies aligned with GRNSW’s strategic objectives.
- Seeks and models best practices in financial operations, practices, systems, and ways of working in the management of the finance function.
- Ensure a robust risk-averse procurement structure and practices.
- Manage and draft relevant financial policies.
About our Perks!
- Christmas holiday shutdown period for two weeks.
- 5 for 4 weeks Annual Leave initiative. Take 4 weeks AL within a year, and you receive a 5th AL week to take in the same year.
- Hybrid working and flexible work hours.
- $1000 Wellbeing payment provided at $250 per quarter for you to take care of you.
- Employee Wellbeing Platform ‘Sonder’ for you and your family.
- Bi-yearly company-wide events.
- Truly a great culture where we all are invested in our People, Pups and Participants!
About our Values aligning with yours!
- Integrity in practice – Demonstrates a consistent and uncompromising commitment to the highest personal, and professional standards.
- Collaboration in practice – Values the importance to consistently establish and maintain credibility, engagement, and partnerships with a broad range of people.
- Accountable in practice – Willingness to be held to account for decisions, performance, emotions, and behaviours.
- Respect in practice – Respectfully acknowledge differences and consistently accommodate various opinions in their decision-making and actions.
- Excellence in practice – motivated to deliver quality service and critique current practices with a critical lens, to seek innovative improvements with a positive and sustainable impact.
About Your Skill Set!
- Minimum 8 years experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally as a Head of Finance, or similar.
- Experience in financial reporting, including monitoring profitability, cash flow and business objectives, and the preparation and analysis of financial reports and trends
- Minimum degree qualification (accounting – preferably public accounting, finance, economics, business combined with current accreditation as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis to inform executive decision-making.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance audiences.
- High level personal ethics, integrity, respect for others and an ability to deal professionally and effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Sound knowledge of enterprise risk, compliance, and financial governance frameworks.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- High integrity, strategic insight, customer service and a solutions-focused mindset
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application!
Please apply via SEEK.
