Chief Financial Officer
Job Description
Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across one of Western Sydney's leading arts and cultural organisations.
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PP&VA operates a diverse portfolio including The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery, Q Theatre and Penrith Conservatorium of Music, delivering live performance, visual arts, music education and community programs.
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About the role
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Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director, the Chief Financial Officer will lead the organisation's financial management and provide high-level financial advice to the Executive Team and Board.
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The role will be responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, effective planning and reporting, and the long-term financial sustainability of PP&VA.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Executive Team and Board \n
- Lead the organisation's financial strategy, planning and reporting \n
- Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and financial management \n
- Monitor organisational performance against budgets and financial targets \n
- Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports and Board reporting \n
- Oversee cash flow, financial controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting \n
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation and regulatory requirements \n
- Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate the external audit process \n
- Provide financial analysis and advice to support business and operational decisions \n
- Identify financial risks, opportunities and strategies to support organisational sustainability \n
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other core finance functions \n
- Manage and develop the finance team \n
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders across PP&VA's venues and business areas \n
- Support commercial, capital and strategic projects with financial analysis and advice \n
- Contribute to organisational planning and continuous improvement \n
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About you
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We are looking for a commercially minded and collaborative finance leader who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking.
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You will have:
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- Significant experience in a senior finance leadership or CFO role \n
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline \n
- CPA or CA qualification \n
- Strong experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting \n
- Demonstrated experience providing financial advice at executive and Board level \n
- Strong understanding of financial governance, risk management and compliance \n
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills \n
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills \n
- Experience leading and developing a finance team \n
- The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice for non-financial stakeholders \n
- Strong attention to detail, integrity and sound professional judgement \n
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Experience within the arts, cultural, entertainment, government or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded.
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Why join PP&VA?
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This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation that contributes significantly to the cultural life of Western Sydney.
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You will work across a diverse portfolio of arts, cultural and education programs, partnering with creative, operational and executive teams to support the organisation's financial sustainability and future growth.
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Location: Penrith, Western Sydney
\n Employment: Full-time
\n Position: Chief Financial Officer