Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner 

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position of Finance Business Partner - Commercial is responsible for advising and assisting the Commercial & Digital team on both financial and management accounting measures to ensure decisions can be made to achieve the best possible outcome for the business. The Finance Business Partner - Commercial has responsibility for maintaining and executing the AFL's management accounting activities, including budgeting and forecasting, playing key roles to manage the end-to-end finance processes for each department, and to be responsible for supporting the business planning and budgeting requirements.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Production of monthly management reporting, including monthly variance analysis, and annual budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the business
• Build strong working relationships and establishing trust with the business including cost centre managers and Heads of departments
• Act as the conduit between cost centre managers/Heads of departments and the wider finance team
• Liaise with cost centre managers to ensure adequate cost control and accurate reporting
• Provide financial leadership and accounting support to cost centre managers and Heads of departments  
• Support the Commercial and Digital departments with ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis
• Contribute to and support ad hoc project working groups with project accounting, forecasting, and reporting, as required
• Present various financial results and analysis, as required
• Support and improve project reporting for the Digital department 
• Partner with key stakeholders to upskill and educate the business on financial processes, and general business acumen
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner – Commercial with the management of tenders and new business proposals
• Challenge the status quo and champion finance as well as enterprise-level transformation

Financial Accounting

• Provide support to the financial reporting team and their processes
• Provide support to the annual audit process

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Accuracy and reliability of financial performance reporting against approved income, expenditure and cash flow budgets and forecasts
• Improvement of business area alignment with financial processes and policies
• Appreciation for technology and championing change to support good decision making
• Ability to prioritise, seek support when appropriate, and manage deadlines
• Forward-thinking with strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Experienced in building rapport with people at all levels of the organisation
• Commitment to personal growth, team growth and continuous improvement

Mandatory

• Tertiary level Accounting qualifications and post-graduate qualifications – e.g. CPA/CA
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an Accounting role
• Advanced level of knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel

Desirable

• Prior experience or knowledge of sporting administration business
• Experience with cloud-based budgeting and forecasting
• Prior experience in using Workday Adaptive and Dynamics 365

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 15 January 2025