Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA;) is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across one of Western Sydney’s leading arts and cultural organisations.

PP&VA; operates a diverse portfolio including The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery, Q Theatre and Penrith Conservatorium of Music, delivering live performance, visual arts, music education and community programs.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director, the Chief Financial Officer will lead the organisation’s financial management and provide high-level financial advice to the Executive Team and Board. The role will be responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, effective planning and reporting, and the long-term financial sustainability of PP&VA.;

Key responsibilities include

- Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Executive Team and Board
- Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, planning and reporting
- Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and financial management
- Monitor organisational performance against budgets and financial targets
- Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports and Board reporting
- Oversee cash flow, financial controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
- Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate the external audit process
- Provide financial analysis and advice to support business and operational decisions
- Identify financial risks, opportunities and strategies to support organisational sustainability
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other core finance functions




- Manage and develop the finance team
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders across PP&VA;'s venues and business areas
- Support commercial, capital and strategic projects with financial analysis and advice
- Contribute to organisational planning and continuous improvement

About you

We are looking for a commercially minded and collaborative finance leader who can combine solid technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking.

You will have

- Significant experience in a senior finance leadership or CFO role
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline
- CPA or CA qualification
- Strong experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Demonstrated experience providing financial advice at executive and Board level
- Strong understanding of financial governance, risk management and compliance
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading and developing a finance team
- The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice for non-financial stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, integrity and sound professional judgement

Experience within the arts, cultural, entertainment, government or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded.

Why join PP&VA;?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation that contributes significantly to the cultural life of Western Sydney. You will work across a diverse portfolio of arts, cultural and education programs, partnering with creative, operational and executive teams to support the organisation's financial sustainability and future growth.

Location: Penrith, Western Sydney

Employment: Full-time

Position: Chief Financial Officer

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