About This Role
Leading finance for a national sport and building it from the ground up is the core of this executive role. As the first Chief Financial Officer, you will set the foundations for the sport's long-term financial sustainability, working towards INSPIRE 2032 and the vision of an inspiring gymnastics experience for every Australian.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the Finance team, setting clear roles, standards and a disciplined monthly rhythm
- Develop a rolling four-year financial plan aligned to INSPIRE 2032, with scenario modelling of strategic choices
- Deliver timely monthly management and Board reporting, and lead the annual budget and external audit
- Design and test strong internal controls, and keep delegations, policies and compliance (GST, FBT, payroll tax and more) on track
- Manage relationships with the Australian Sports Commission and other funders, including grant acquittals
- Lead shared financial services with State and Territory Associations within our federated model
- Partner with Commercial to grow and diversify revenue beyond membership and government funding
- Lift financial literacy so budget owners across the organisation understand and own their numbers
- Give the CEO and Board independent, evidence-based advice, including being clear when something isn’t affordable
Requirements
- CA or CPA with tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance
- Significant senior finance leadership experience reporting to a CEO and Board or Board committee
- Proven record of establishing or uplifting a finance function (controls, month-end discipline, reporting quality)
- Experience managing diverse income streams such as government grants, membership, commercial and event revenue
- Strong commercial judgement, financial modelling and scenario planning skills
- Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial people
- Track record of building high-performing teams
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check
Nice to have:
- Experience in a sporting, member-based, federated or not-for-profit organisation
- GAICD or an equivalent governance qualification
- Xero experience (including integration with membership platforms)
- Love of sport
Benefits
- Rare chance to shape a finance function and a national sport’s financial future from day one
- Flexible working
- Values-led team built on collaboration, excellence and respect
- Genuine commitment to learning, development and career growth