About the business
We are the team of the Mighty West, and we are for the West, fiercely proud of our unique 140+ years Western Suburbs heritage. Our famous Bulldog fighting spirit mirrors that of the West – the west of Melbourne and the west of Victoria – where hard work and standing up for what you believe in matters.
While our history guides us, our horizons have lifted, unprecedented opportunities await, and our ambitions loom large. Our Club still exists to bring people together and create lasting memories, as much as it strives to win premierships. It’s about our people, and their shared passion for the red, white and blue. It’s about ambition, pride, determination, and having a place to call home. We’ll always be entrenched in our community, embracing the beauty and strength in its diversity. It’s the story of what it means to be a Bulldog ‘Through & Through’.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where all are celebrated and belong regardless of age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, the Western Bulldogs encourage you to apply for this fantastic role.
Your contribution to the team includes
The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in driving financial insight, accuracy, and accountability across the Club, with a particular focus on supporting the Commercial & Consumer Departments and broader operational units. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality reporting and business analysis to support the decision making across the club. This role is also responsible for:
Financial Control
- Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial information
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Implement internal controls and financial policies to safeguard the club’s interests.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks affecting the club’s operations.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and control to enhance efficiencies and business experience.
- Lead the coordination and consolidation of monthly departmental financial data to support accurate and timely forecasting
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial results including preparation of FARM and board papers
- Maintain a clear audit trail and documentation of all forecast assumptions and department inputs
- Review and update allocated Balance Sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Support the COO and Head of Finance in the completion and execution of the club wide strategic business plan, ensuring financial alignment with organisation objectives.
- Improve, maintain, and enhance reporting processes within Workday Adaptive, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of financial data
- Undertake short and long-term project analysis to assist in commercial decision making, including playing an effective role in stadium, economic, partnership agreements, new revenue opportunities and expenditure analysis by providing financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting & Reporting.
- Liaise with AFL counterparts to complete CFR and quarterly reporting.
- Work with a selection of department managers to complete yearly budgets and monthly forecasts.
Month End, Year End Processes and Statutory Compliance
- Assist with the month-end accounting process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with financial controls
- Play a key role working with the Head of Finance to deliver the end of year result, financial statements and audit requirements.
Skills and experience
- Relevant finance/business degree
- CA / CPA qualified
- 3-6 years accounting experience
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards
- Knowledge of D365 and Workday Adaptive
- Effective time management
- Attention to detail
- Intermediate team leadership skills
What’s on offer
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Flexible working arrangements – up to 2 days working remotely opportunity
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Additional Work Life Leave – provided to those who are required to work weekends
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Birthday Leave – a day of leave available in the week of your birthday
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Close to West Footscray Station part of the new Metro Tunnel line
- Free onsite parking available
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Club membership – Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family
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Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer
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Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors – over 40% in some cases
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Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
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Wellbeing focus including – we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, free access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year
How to Apply
Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check. If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please click on Apply now & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. Applications close at 5pm Thursday 14th May 2026. With strong interest expected, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and looking to appoint promptly.
Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
