Financial Analyst - Events

Financial Analyst - Events Location: Melbourne VIC At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone. From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court. We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you. We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. About the role We are seeking a Financial Analyst – Events to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role, you will support Finance Business Partnering across Tennis Australia, working closely with both the broader finance team and key stakeholders. You will play a key role in driving efficiency and profitability by delivering insightful financial analysis and meaningful commentary on business performance. By translating financial results into clear, actionable insights, you will help inform decision-making and identify opportunities to enhance performance across our events portfolio. In this role you will: Lead with the review and completeness of month end accruals, engaging with various stakeholders across the business Support with monthly reporting to business operation stakeholders Assist with the preparation of the organisation’s budget including preparation, consolidation, and review Assist with the management of the forecast model, ensuring timely updating of variations expected by the business operations Support the Finance Business Partners and Business Operations to ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and supplier payments Lead in the streamlining of business processes and procedures, supporting operational effectiveness About you To be successful in this role you will: Proven experience from a complex organisation, professional services or otherwise is preferred Financial modelling and excel skills with strong experience utilising systems and reporting Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and successful implementation Appropriate qualifications including a degree and be a Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia What’s to love? Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 To Apply If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au. We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety. We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis. Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen. We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities.