Job Description
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.
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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.
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About the role
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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.
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The role will be responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, effective planning and reporting, and the long-term financial sustainability of PP&VA.;
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Key responsibilities include:
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Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Executive Team and Board
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Lead the organisation's financial strategy, planning and reporting
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Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and financial management
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Monitor organisational performance against budgets and financial targets
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Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports and Board reporting
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Oversee cash flow, financial controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting
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Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
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Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate the external audit process
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Provide financial analysis and advice to support business and operational decisions
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Identify financial risks, opportunities and strategies to support organisational sustainability
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Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other core finance functions
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Manage and develop the finance team
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Work collaboratively with senior leaders across PP&VA;'s venues and business areas
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Support commercial, capital and strategic projects with financial analysis and advice
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Contribute to organisational planning and continuous improvement
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About you
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We are looking for a commercially minded and team-oriented finance leader who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking.
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You will have:
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Significant experience in a senior finance leadership or CFO role
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline
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CPA or CA qualification
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Strong experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
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Demonstrated experience providing financial advice at executive and Board level
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Strong understanding of financial governance, risk management and compliance
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Experience leading and developing a finance team
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The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice for non-financial stakeholders
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Strong attention to detail, integrity and sound professional judgement
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Experience within the arts, cultural, entertainment, government or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded.
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Why join PP&VA;?
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This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation that contributes significantly to the cultural life of Western Sydney.
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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.
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Location: Penrith, Western Sydney
n Employment: Full-time
n Position: Chief Financial Officer

📌 Chief Financial Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Penrith Performing and Visual Arts
📍 New South Wales