Football South Australia is on the lookout for a General Manager- Finance. Please see below full details.
The General Manager – Finance is responsible for the day to day management of the finance function of the organisation. It includes managing the integrity of financial functions of the business including budgeting, preparation of monthly reports to management and the Board of Directors, forecasting and cash flow, managing IT and Risk Management. The position includes collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure best practice leadership and compliance against key result areas and strategic initiatives. The General Manager – Finance is supported by 1.6 FTE within the finance team.
Key Result Areas (KRAs) are:-
Finance and Administration
- Manage the preparation of FSA’s financial projections, budgets and reports and oversee the administration of all financial accounts;
- Provide financial advice, support and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to mitigate long term financial risks and develop best practice financial management plans;
- Assist the CEO to ensure that financial policies, systems, and processes promote and protect the financial position of the organisation;
- Manage the preparation and monitor cash flow projections for multiple projects;
- Ensure appropriate financial controls are attained and responsible for ensuring the appropriate infrastructure is provided and compiled with;
- Collaborate with the Finance Officer to ensure the integrity of monthly financial reports and statements for the Board reporting and Finance Committee;
- Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and collaborate with external finance professionals to ensure accurate audit requirements and standards are maintained;
- Monitor the wider organisational financial performance and advise and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies to ensure financial controls;
- Oversee the management of FSA’s assets.
Human Resources
- Lead, manage and develop the Business Services team to ensure efficient and effective operation of the department;
- Manage the development and administration of employment contracts and job descriptions;
- Ensure personnel files are administered and records maintained regarding staff training and development;
- Oversee and drive compliance of FSA’s work health and safety systems, policies and procedures.
Information Technology and Systems
- Ensure continued development and implementation of a long term IT strategy which support FSA strategic direction.
- Ensure the corporate information systems are fit for purpose and adequately maintained.
Risk and Compliance
- Manage business risk practises, providing effective risk mitigation and management across the business;
- Manage, monitor and report on FSA compliance with all statutory, funding, grant, contractual & legislative obligations;
- Ensure appropriate insurance policies and coverage in is place for participation;
- Ensure appropriate operating procedures and internal audit processes and controls are in place;
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or an associated discipline is essential;
- Understanding and appreciation for sport;
- Demonstrated experience in a senior financial role with a not for profit organisation is desirable;
- Highly developed skills in the management of financial and accounting functions;
- Proven ability to develop, implement and manage business systems for finance, information technology, human resource management, and risk management;
- Ability to develop organisational policies and procedures;
- Ability to apply well developed interpersonal and communication skills to lead a team;
- Demonstrated ability to administer legislative, statutory & contractual obligations;
- Highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information;
- Strong team player that is driven to work hard to ensure the success of the entire organisation;
- Experience in communication systems and networks, Internet and intranet development, data management and security;
- Appropriate Working with Children Check.
You will be reliable, professional, organised and show initiative, while also demonstrating a strong service orientation and have an exceptional business acumen.
Applications are invited, from suitably qualified individuals, who enjoy working in a strong team environment at a state of the art facility (ServiceFM Stadium) located at State Sports Park Gepps Cross.
Please apply on SEEK today with your resume and cover letter. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Applications close Wednesday 14 June 2023.
*only shortlisted applications will be contacted