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Our Company
The Australian Ballet is one of the world’s leading ballet companies and a globally recognised Australian national performing arts organisation. Each year the company presents upwards of 220 performances through its main stage seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth; along with public programs, special events, an extensive regional tour, a Children’s Ballet and Education programs and regular overseas tours.

Role Highlights

- Partner with leaders across The Australian Ballet and Orchestra Victoria, combining financial expertise with a strong understanding of business operations.
- Influence strategic and operational decisions through meaningful analysis, scenario modelling and commercially focused recommendations.
- Help shape budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across a complex and dynamic performing arts environment.
- Develop insightful dashboards, management reports and performance measures using financial and operational data.
- Contribute directly to Executive and Board reporting and support strong financial governance.
- Improve financial capability across the organisation by supporting and educating non-financial stakeholders.
- Join a purpose-led organisation that values ambition, boldness, inclusivity, respect and responsibility.

What you’ll be doing:

- Build trusted relationships with business leaders and provide transparent, practical financial advice.
- Prepare timely and accurate management reporting for The Australian Ballet group, including Orchestra Victoria.
- Deliver meaningful commentary and analysis that explains performance, variances, trends, risks and opportunities.




- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to develop robust financial plans and cost projections.
- Prepare financial models, scenario analysis and cost-benefit assessments for new initiatives, operational changes and investment decisions.
- Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities and recommend practical actions to improve outcomes.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs and management reporting that combine financial and statistical information.
- Support Executive, Board and governance reporting with accurate, decision-focused financial insights.
- Help budget holders interpret financial information, meet reporting requirements and maintain appropriate financial controls.
- Support grant applications, budgets, acquittals and funded-project reporting in partnership with Finance Operations and relevant departments.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end reporting processes.
- Improve data structures, systems, reporting tools and ways of working across the FP&A; function.
- Deputise for the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis when required and contribute to a collaborative, capable and improvement-focused Finance team.

What experience you’ll need:

- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or an equivalent discipline.
- Professional accounting accreditation,



such as CA or CPA.
- At least five years of relevant post-qualified experience.
- Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis.
- Sound knowledge of relevant accounting standards and legislative requirements.
- Experience using contemporary ERP and reporting systems, supported by strong data capabilities.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.
- Experience analysing and visualising data, ideally using Power BI or a comparable business intelligence tool.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to connect financial results with operational drivers.
- The ability to interpret complex information and communicate the key message clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Well-developed stakeholder management, presentation and influencing skills.
- Confidence constructively challenging assumptions and recommending alternative approaches.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience in the performing arts or the commercial not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Employee Benefits:

- Complimentary ballet tickets
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing options
- Company Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks for eligible employees
- Discounted onsite parking (Melbourne)
- LinkedIn Learning with La Trobe University
- A world class architecturally designed open plan head office in Southbank, Mel

📌 Finance Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 The Australian Ballet
📍 Melbourne