Head of Finance

About Us!

We are greyhound lovers who facilitate the commercial operation of our vibrant sport of greyhound racing. GRNSW is invested at every stage of the greyhound lifecycle from breeding, racing to pet placement. GRNSW is committed to the long-term sustainability of the industry by caring for our People, Pups and Participants, we actively promote the exciting racing aspect of the industry, as well as the equally important pet placement of our athletes.

About the role!

Head of Finance role is designed to lift financial capability in; ways of working, processes, technology, people and systems. Provide strategic and operational leadership in the delivery of GRNSW Strategic Plan.

• Leading a team of five (5) direct reports.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial models and forecasts are accurate, realistic, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure a robust risk averse procurement structure and practices.
• Management Accountant activities in delivering education, insight, analytics and data as a business partner to the senior and executive leadership teams.
• Proven comprehensive experience in financial audits and forensic accounting activities.
• Ensuring effective management of financial risk, governance and compliance.
• Oversee and execute the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and Board/Executive reporting packages.
• Present and educate others on progressive financial practices.
• Maintain oversight of capital grant funds and infrastructure investment tracking, including acquittal processes and financial modelling.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation laws, and statutory obligations.
• Review and ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns, BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and other financial compliance obligations.
• Monitor and manage GRNSW’s short- and medium-term cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Oversee payroll services, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial transaction integrity.
• Build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders across all levels, supporting business units with financial advice and budget ownership.
• Provide clear, accessible financial guidance to non-finance staff to build commercial awareness across the organisation.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including service providers, auditors, Clubs, and participants.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Execution of long-term financial strategies aligned with GRNSW’s strategic objectives.
• Model best practices in financial operations, practices, systems, and ways of working in the management of the finance function.
• Manage and draft relevant financial policies.

About our Perks!

• Christmas holiday shutdown period for two weeks.
• 5 for 4 weeks Annual Leave initiative. Take 4 weeks AL within a year, and you receive a 5th AL week to take in the same year.
• Hybrid working and flexible work hours.
• $1000 Wellbeing payment provided at $250 per quarter for you to take care of you.
• Employee Wellbeing Platform 'Sonder' for you and your family.
• Bi-yearly company-wide events.
• Truly a great culture where we all are invested in our People, Pups and Participants!

About our Values aligning with yours!

• Integrity in practice - Demonstrates a consistent and uncompromising commitment to the highest personal, and professional standards.
• Collaboration in practice - Values the importance to consistently establish and maintain credibility, engagement, and partnerships with a broad range of people.
• Accountable in practice - Willingness to be held to account for decisions, performance, emotions, and behaviours.
• Respect in practice - Respectfully acknowledge differences and consistently accommodate various opinions in their decision-making and actions.
• Excellence in practice - motivated to deliver quality service and critique current practices with a critical lens, to seek innovative improvements with a positive and sustainable impact.

About You!

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally as a Head of Finance, or similar.
• Experience in financial reporting, including monitoring profitability, cash flow, and business objectives, and the preparation and analysis of financial reports and trends.
• Minimum degree qualification (accounting - preferably public accounting, finance, economics, business combined with current accreditation as a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis to inform executive decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance audiences.
• High level personal ethics, integrity, respect for others, and an ability to deal professionally and effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Sound knowledge of enterprise risk, compliance, and financial governance frameworks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• High integrity, strategic insight, customer service, and a solutions-focused mindset.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application!

Please apply via SEEK.