Finance Manager – Racing & Events

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to be recognised as a 2022 Winner of The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is one of Australia's most prestigious Sports and Events organisations, well known for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield, Ladbrokes Park (Sandown) and Mornington Racecourses. The Club operates 14 venues across metropolitan Melbourne under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG). MRC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Club, which provides a centralised, coordinated approach to our charitable giving and community supportMRC has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager – Racing & Events to join the Finance department. The opportunity will lead a team of two, responsible for managing the accounting and finances of the Racing, Events and Foundation business units of the Club.Key responsibilities:Ensure recurring management reporting requirements are completed within deadlinesOwnership of the financial and accounting management of the MRC’s Racing, Events, Foundation, and Administration business unitsOwnership of the budgeting process and group consolidationManagement of Racing, Events and Administration accounting teamDrive process improvement through the building of internal accounting procedural frameworkImprove financial control across the finance team through implementation of best practice finance policiesDevelop knowledge of the wider finance team on management reporting issues and topicsWork positively in a team environment to build positive and professional relationshipsSkills & Experience Postgraduate and professional membership in either Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (CA) or CPA Australia (CPA) qualified accountantBachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance8 years experience in a similar positionSignificant experience in Microsoft ExcelExperience with the use of accounting package softwareProven experience in management reporting to Senior ManagementProven experience in supporting senior management in day to day activitiesWhat’s in it for you?Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield StationOngoing learning & development opportunities through the organisation wide DRIVE Development programDiversity and inclusion initiatives and program,Access to our year round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and familyFlexible working arrangements to support a work-life balanceRacing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of eventsGenerous discounts at our PLG Venue Glasshouse located next to the office buildingPaid Volunteer and Parental LeaveMonthly staff lunches  Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientations and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.  AUD Caulfield East 3145