The West Coast Eagles Football Club is a dynamic organisation that prides itself on its five core values of passion, professionalism, leadership, team and respect.

This full time Finance Manager position, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, is an exciting opportunity to play a leadership role in a unique industry. This role's primary purpose is to ensure the effective and efficient running of day to day financial operations and projects as they arise and provide support to the Chief Financial Officer. 

The role encompasses a high level and broad range of responsibilities, which include:

  • Management of the finance and administration team, including performance management and development
  • Internal management reporting and financial analysis.
  • Annual budget, including capital budget and ongoing monthly forecasts.
  • Long term financial forecasts
  • Management of audit processes, consolidation and financial statement preparation
  • Short and long term cash flow management
  • Finance system maintenance and enhancement
  • Procurement management and cost control
  • TPP and payroll forecasting and reporting
  • Management of investment portfolio reporting
  • Project work and analysis to assist in decision making for management
  • External financial reporting and analysis, including AFL reporting and audit requirements
  • Reporting for the Finance sub committee
  • Risk Management, including review and update of the risk management plan and compliance with AFL and insurer best practice
  • Compliance including legal, taxation, AFL and corporate regulations
  • Commercial contract management – legal review and financial analysis
  • Internal controls and audit 

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated, with an ability to demonstrate the following skills & competencies:

  • CA or CPA qualified
  • A minimum of 5 years previous experience in an equivalent finance role, including management of a team, with a demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
  • Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements including fringe benefits tax and employment taxes
  • Strong reporting and analytical skills
  • Experience dealing with a wide range of financial and non-financial stakeholders
  • A commercial focus with the ability to initiate change
  • High level of personal and professional ethics
  • Attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks and projects
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience with Technology One suite of products is advantageous, but not essential

There is a requirement for all full time staff to attend and assist on match days and other club events as required by the club, which includes weekends. The remuneration and benefits provided factor in this requirement.

Please apply through the seek website here (including a covering letter & resume) attention to Melissa Burrows – HR Manager.

Applications close at 5pm 25th February 2015.

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

This role is not open to Recruitment Agencies.