Finance Business Partner - Melbourne, Australia - Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Play a key role in delivering a financially successful AO & Summer of Tennis

Flexible work practices, ensuring a positive worklife balance
Great perks including event tickets, onsite car parking and gym

Tennis is part of Australia's cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy, and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities.

At Tennis Australia (TA) we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for how we can continue to grow our game and the positive impact it can have on society.

To help us achieve this we're seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and with one direct report, in this role you will deliver quality business partnering to the Chief Event Officer and her Leadership Team, working alongside key business decision makers, influencing and shaping financial plans and advising on future direction.

You will also help to deliver effective financial management, control and advisory support, assisting the business in understanding its financial performance; formulating strategies to achieve business targets; and improving its ability to forecast future performance.

In this role you will:_
Engage with leaders and team members from the Event Team and support them in achieving financial targets
Prepare monthly profit and loss reports in line with relevant accounting standards and interpret how this aligns to plans and strategy
Identify variances to budget and provide analysis and insight regarding these variances
Support the preparation and coordination of the Event budget and forecast processes
Ensure the finance team is complying with accounting policies and procedures
Ensure the integrity of the general ledger is maintained at all times
Provide support, oversight and input across key business decisions, contracts and activities

About you

What you will bring to the role:_
Fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to partner and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financials in a commercial way
Forecasting skills with a forwardthinking approach
Knowledge of accounting systems, procedures and policies
Experience in managing and maintaining records associated with accounting activities
Experience providing a full set of management reports and an understanding of Fringe Benefit Tax
A strong understanding of the general ledger and accounting principles
A degree in Accounting and a qualified CPA or CA
You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What's to love?

Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
Tickets to the Australian Open & Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arenas
A range of health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
Onsite gym & tennis facilities
Flexible working practices
Free car parking
Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you A copy of the position description can be found

here.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to childsafety._

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