Chief Financial Officer

Sport Executive; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Melbourne

Learning & development

Career growth

Job summary

Gymnastics Australia seeks its first Chief Financial Officer to establish a new Finance department and set the organisation on a sustainable financial path as part of INSPIRE 2032.

Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, you will oversee budgeting, reporting, compliance, and key stakeholder relationships across a federated model, with a strong emphasis on governance and financial literacy.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA with senior finance leadership experience reporting to CEO and Board.
• Experience managing diverse income streams (grants, membership, sponsorships) and external funding.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial people.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Finance team with clear roles and month-end discipline.
• Develop a rolling four-year financial plan with scenario modelling.
• Deliver timely monthly management and board reporting; lead annual budget and external audit.
• Design and test internal controls; manage delegations, policies and compliance.
• Manage relationships with funders and partner with commercial to grow revenue.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial modelling

Governance & reporting

Financial literacy

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Lead finance for a national sport, and build it from the ground up

More than 800,000 Australians take part in gymnastics every year. Behind them is Gymnastics Australia, the national governing body supporting 500+ member clubs, 6,500+ coaches and judges, and athletes all the way to the Olympic Games.

We're creating a new executive role to lead a newly established Finance department. As our first Chief Financial Officer, you'll set the foundations for the sport's long-term financial sustainability as we work towards INSPIRE 2032 and our vision of an inspiring gymnastics experience for every Australian.

The role

Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, you'll be the executive lead for the Board's Finance and Audit Committee, with direct access to the Committee Chair. You'll oversee an organisation-wide budget of around $12-14m and:

• 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

About you

You're a CA or CPA with tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance, and significant senior finance leadership experience reporting to a CEO and Board or Board committee. You'll also bring:

• A 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
• The ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial people
• A track record of building high-performing teams

It would be great if you also 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), and a love of sport.

A rare chance to shape a finance function and a national sport's financial future from day one

• Hybrid and flexible working from our office in Melbourne's Albert Park sports precinct
• A values-led team built on collaboration, excellence and respect
• Genuine commitment to learning, development and career growth
• Some evening and weekend work will be needed to support Board activity and the delivery of our sport.

Gymnastics Australia is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. The successful applicant will need a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check, and referees will be asked about suitability to work with children.