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Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

FULL TIME | ONGOING

About Us Geelong Arts Centre is one of eleven Victorian State Government owned creative organisations under the umbrella of Creative Victoria. Since opening in 1981, Geelong Arts Centre has made significant artistic and cultural contributions to Geelong and the surrounding regions.

Geelong Arts Centre is currently undergoing a period of exciting and dynamic change. To meet the cultural needs of a growing population and help secure Geelong’s position as a global city, the Victorian State Government, through Creative Victoria, has committed funding for three stages of capital development.

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One - the refurbishment of The Playhouse Theatre was completed in 2010.

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Two - the Ryrie Street Redevelopment ($38.5m) was completed November 2019 and opened to the public on 7th November 2019.

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Three - The Little Malop Street Redevelopment ($140m) commenced in 2019 and is planned for completion in 2023. This investment will result in a world-class arts facility becoming the cultural heart of Geelong and the G21 region.

Led by a dynamic CEO and Leadership Team, your contribution and expertise will be highly valued. We offer a great working environment in the creative heart of Geelong, working alongside passionate people who are committed to community and the Arts.

About The Role The Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst leads and coordinates the budgeting process and monthly business reporting to management, GAC Trust, Creative Victoria (CV), Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions (DJSIR) and Department of Treasury & Finance (DTF). This role supports the organisation by providing in-depth financial analysis, modelling and insight to facilitate effective decision making at Management, Executive and Trust level and timely reporting to meet its financial management obligations.





The Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst works with a high degree of autonomy and exercises professional judgement to translate the Centre’s complex financial data into strategic information.

This position emphasises story telling through converting numbers into clear narratives and by blending financial analysis with visual design to provide recommendations to decision-makers and enhancing the clarity of the information for non-financial users of the data.

Essential Qualifications And Experience To be successful in this position, you will have experience in a similar role and thrive in a high-energy environment. Your experience will include but will not be limited to:

- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- High level financial, analytical, budgeting, and cost accounting together with an understanding of key business performance drivers.
- Strong experience in financial modelling and excellent presentation skills, including the ability to synthesise results and provide commercial insights, coupled with strong analytical, quantitative and information technology skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data mining and proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite.
- Proficient in the use of contemporary business applications (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP) as well as Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting platforms such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work flexibly.
- Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.

Desirable Qualifications And Experience





- Previous experience in a similar role within a large organisation and/or high-volume environment.
- Promotes technical solutions to modernise work practices, ensuring alignment with business requirements and contemporary digital landscape; actively grows capability in digital communication and technology literacy.

Other Requirements

- Flexibility in working hours to support daytime, evening, and some weekend work will be required as part of the normal hours of duty for this position.
- The following checks, licences and certifications are required for this role:
- Working with Children’s Check (employee)

The employee must provide evidence that they hold current certifications prior to commencing employment with Geelong Arts Centre. The employee must maintain currency of these checks, licences and certifications for the duration of their employment with Geelong Arts Centre..

Position Description

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Applications close Midnight Friday 23 October 2026

Sound like you? Then we want to hear from you!

To apply for this chance please click the Apply Now button and provide a cover letter including your ability to meet the key requirements outlined in the position description, and a current CV.

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Applicants will be required to undergo police and identity screening. First round interviews will be conducted either face-to-face or online.

Geelong Arts

Centre is an equal opportunity employer and values the contribution that diversity brings to the workplace. Geelong Arts Centre is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children that interact with our organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Geelong Arts Centre encourages and welcomes applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders People. Applications are open to those with full-working rights in Australia.

📌 Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst (Geelong)
🏢 Geelong Arts Centre
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