Chief Financial Officer

Sovereign Hill Museums Association; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Hill Museums Association is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and performance from its Ballarat base. You will report to the CEO and sit on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding planning, governance, investment evaluation and IT oversight to support sustainable growth.

As a values-driven leader, you will build strong partnerships across functions, enhance cash flow, reporting and risk management, and translate strategy into tangible financial outcomes for

Qualifications

• Significant senior financial leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• CPA or CA qualifications with tertiary accounting/finance degree.
• Experience in investment evaluation, governance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation.
• Drive financial sustainability, commercial performance and governance.
• Oversee strategic planning, investment evaluation and IT governance.
• Collaborate with CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team to translate strategy into outcomes.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial planning & reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join one of Australia's leading cultural and tourism institutions as our CFO. Drive financial sustainability, commercial performance and strategic investment while helping shape Sovereign Hill's future as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation, ensuring financial sustainability, strong commercial performance and sound governance.

This is a broad and influential executive position, with responsibility extending beyond traditional financial management to include strategic planning, investment evaluation, organisational performance, financial risk and oversight of information technology.

Working collaboratively with the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will play a critical role in translating strategy into sustainable outcomes, strengthening financial capability and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.

About You

You are an accomplished finance executive who combines strong technical expertise with commercial judgement, strategic thinking and a collaborative leadership style.

You bring the confidence to provide independent advice and constructive challenge, balanced with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across a complex organisation.

You will demonstrate:

Significant senior financial leadership experience, ideally within a complex, commercially focused or asset-intensive organisation.

Proven ability to improve financial performance, manage cash flow and deliver effective financial planning and reporting.

Strong commercial acumen, with experience evaluating investments, managing financial risk and supporting organisational growth.

Demonstrated success in leading teams, developing capability and building collaborative relationships across executive and operational functions.

Sound knowledge of financial governance, regulatory compliance, audit and Board reporting.

An understanding of how technology and systems can enable business improvement, with experience contributing to or overseeing significant systems, digital or technology investments highly regarded.

Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline, together with CPA or CA qualifications, or equivalent recognised professional accounting credentials.

Experience within tourism, hospitality, cultural institutions, education, not-for-profit organisations or other complex commercial environments will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Above all, you will be a values-driven leader who understands that strong financial performance and organisational purpose are mutually reinforcing.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the future of an organisation that holds a special place in Australia's cultural landscape.

You will join an ambitious leadership team committed to strengthening organisational performance, investing in our people and experiences, and ensuring Sovereign Hill continues to thrive for generations to come.

Based in Ballarat, one of Victoria's most significant regional cities, this role offers the opportunity to combine meaningful executive leadership with the lifestyle and opportunities of regional Victoria.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 22nd November 2026

For a confidential discussion: Craig Mathieson - Chief Executive Officer at **********@sovereignhill.com.au or 03 5337 1***

Sovereign Hill Museums Association is committed to diversity, inclusion and child safety. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment.