The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 will be the biggest cricket world cup ever staged in the southern hemisphere — and this is your chance to be part of it.

Co‑hosted by Australia and New Zealand and operated by a Local Organising Committee (LOC), the tournament will bring together the world’s best teams and players, billions of fans and two nations passionate about delivering unforgettable global events. Across October and November 2028, cricket’s fastest and most exciting format will take centre stage on a truly global platform.

Working for the LOC presents an extraordinary opportunity for you to play a key role in uniting our communities through a spectacular festival of cricket that captures global attention and inspires the next generation of cricketers and fans.

You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team helping to build a once‑in‑a‑generation event from the ground up. Every role contributes to creating moments that will be seen around the world and remembered for years to come.

If you’re energised by major events, thrive in fast‑paced environments and want your work to have global impact, this is an chance like no other.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re building the team that will bring the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 to life and we’re looking for a Group Finance Manager to lead finance operations, reporting, controls and compliance across the LOC and tournament environment. This is a unique opportunity to establish strong financial governance and deliver accurate, timely financial information for one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

You’ll own end‑to‑end financial management, including month‑end and year‑end close, cash flow,



payroll review, statutory obligations and financial reporting. Working closely with the FP&A; Manager and leaders across the LOC, you’ll provide clear reporting and insights to budget holders, the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, ICC and other key stakeholders.

You’ll strengthen financial controls and compliance across Australia and New Zealand, lead audit processes and help implement and optimise the LOC’s finance systems covering the general ledger, invoice approvals, credit cards, payroll and consolidation. You’ll also oversee AP, AR and payroll operations, drive continuous improvement and build trusted relationships with banking providers, auditors, tax agents and the ICC finance team.

Based in Australia, this is a maximum term opportunity until February 2029.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor or Master’s) in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline and CPA / CA qualified

Experience in senior finance roles, ideally within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments

Financial control background, including reporting, audit, compliance and governance oversight.

Ability to translate financial data into clear, commercially focused insights and recommendations.

Experience in developing high‑performing finance teams.





Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.

Advanced financial systems capability and strong Excel skills, with experience driving process improvement and automation.

Ability to operate at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Ability to travel in and between Australia and New Zealand as required.

Experience in major events, sport, or project‑based environments

Experience with enterprise planning and reporting systems (e.g. TM1, Cognos or similar)

Exposure to international financial operations, including foreign currency and multi‑jurisdictional compliance.

OUR ORGANISATION

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 is a global event, and our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities, cultures and nations it brings together. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and high‑performing environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We recognise that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our teams and are essential to delivering a world‑class tournament on the global stage.

The LOC encourages people from all walks of life to apply and is committed to being a child safe organisation. All team members based in Australia are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Your experience matters to us. If you require any support or adjustments to take part in the application process, please let us know — we’ll work with you to ensure you can put your best foot forward.

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📌 Group Finance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028
📍 Melbourne