Finance Business Partner

About the business

Fiercely proud of our unique Western Suburbs heritage – the Western Bulldogs have represented Melbourne’s West, our geographic heartland, for over 100 years. Our famous Bulldog fighting spirit mirrors that of the West – where hard work and standing up for what you believe in matters. We are the team of the Mighty West, for the West, which has been ingrained in our club for many years. However, our story is no longer only defined by where we come from. Our horizons have lifted, unprecedented opportunities await, and with that there is a moment in time to evolve.

While some things change, some stay the same. Our Club still exists to bring people together and create lasting memories, as much as it strives to win premierships. It’s about our people, and their shared passion for the red, white and blue. It’s about ambition, pride, determination, and having a place to call home. We’ll always be entrenched in our community, embracing the beauty and strength in its diversity. It’s the story of what it means to be a Bulldog ‘Through & Through’.

We strive to create an inclusive environment where all are celebrated and belong regardless of age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, the Western Bulldogs encourage you to apply for this fantastic role.

Your contribution to the team includes

The role of Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in driving financial insight, accuracy, and accountability across the Club, with a particular focus on supporting the Football Department and broader operational units. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role is responsible for consolidating financial data from all departments into accurate and timely forecasts, enabling informed strategic decisions at the Executive and Board level.

This role is also responsible for :

• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies allowing for Total Player Payment and Football Department Soft Cap rules.
• Implementing internal controls and financial policies to safeguard the club’s interests.
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks affecting the club’s operations.
• Leading the coordination and consolidation of monthly departmental financial data to support accurate and timely forecasting.
• Preparing and coordinating the Football Soft Cap (AFL and AFLW) via the annual Club Financial Review.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of all AFL soft cap rules / changes and communicate any impacts to relevant football stakeholders (CEO, COO, Head of Finance and Head of Football)
• Monitoring Football Department expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities by working closely with the EGM Football and GM Women’s Football.
• Accurate and timely completion of player payrolls including calculation of all match, injury & bonus payments.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with the Month End and Year End processes ensuring that all football costs are appropriately captured.
• Assisting with the Annual External Audit processes with a strong focus on ensuring no audit adjustments.

Skills and experience

What’s on offer

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check.

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please select where indicated & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr