Harness Racing Australia has an exciting opportunity for an IT and commercially savvy Finance Manager to join a small, but nationally focussed team.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager will be responsible for financial management and reporting, risk management and National insurance programs. In addition, the Finance Manager is responsible for the human resource and information technology functions, office operations and will manage a team of four administration staff.
The Finance Manager will contribute significantly HRA’s strategic business planning and be responsible for monitoring HRA’s performance versus the strategic plan and making recommendations to improve performance. The successful applicant, depending on skills and experience, will have an opportunity to lead HRA’s strategic business planning.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preparation and provision of accurate and timely financial management reports, financial statements, business analysis, financial risk management, taxation compliance, cash flow management and payroll
- Annual Report preparation and Public Officer duties incl. compliance with statutory reporting requirements
- Strategic performance monitoring and recommendations for improved performance
- Risk management program development, implementation and reporting, ensuring risks are effectively identified and managed
- National industry insurance co-ordination, ensuring the Australian harness racing industry’s interests are well insured
- Information technology management ensuring HRA has the necessary IT systems and capabilities to carry out its activities
To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience in a senior financial management position, strong commercial and strategic acumen, high levels of personal and professional integrity and a desire to learn and grow. You will utilise your ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in an environment characterised by short time frames and pressure.
You will have demonstrated skills in leadership, people development and communication and the ability to partner and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes. High energy, resilience, tenacity and ethics will contribute to success in this highly sought after role.
Our ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Finance or a related disciple, a minimum of three years senior financial management experience and have, or be working towards, CPA or CA qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the growth and success of the Australian harness racing industry. You’ll be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package and the opportunity to grow and develop your career in this Senior Appointment.
A full position description is available here.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Ms Susan Bromley from HR Central on 0403 722 990.
Applications close on the 23rd of June.
