Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager (24 month contract)
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Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) is the historic home of Australia's Best Race, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate, and for the past 30 years, the best night racing in Australasia. The Club also operates a progressive hospitality portfolio including three multi-purpose entertainment venues and a flagship restaurant, and continues to look for opportunities across premium hospitality, major events, strategic partnerships and immersive entertainment experiences that drive commercial growth beyond race day.
MVRC is currently embarking on a once-in-a-generation $2bn+ transformation project, focused on the development of lifestyle, recreation, and leisure spaces to create an industry-leading connected precinct that will redefine the horse racing industry. Designed to position MVRC as one of Melbourne's most prized sports and events destinations, the project will unlock new business and tourism opportunities while elevating the Club into a new era for generations to come. During the racecourse closure, MVRC continues to conduct race meetings under a transferred model, partnering with other race clubs, with a scheduled return to racing at The Valley's new track in 2027.
About the role
This newly created Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager role offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial strategy of the Club during one of the most significant periods in its history.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and partnering closely with the Financial Controller and senior leaders across the organisation, the role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial planning, modelling, forecasting and commercial analysis to support both redevelopment initiatives and business operations.
The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in supporting redevelopment funding and debt facilities, liquidity management, long-term financial planning, investment analysis and business case development. The role will develop integrated financial models, undertake scenario analysis and provide commercial insights that support strategic decision-making across a diverse portfolio of projects and operations.
This position is ideally suited to a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging problems and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a landmark transformation.
Key responsibilities
* Support the establishment and ongoing management of redevelopment finance facilities, including lender reporting, covenant forecasting, drawdown planning and liquidity management.
* Develop and maintain detailed rolling cash flow forecasts and funding models to support operational and redevelopment-related activities.
* Prepare long-term financial models, cost-to-complete forecasts, staging scenarios and sensitivity analysis to support funding and commercial decision‐making.
* Support strategic and operational planning associated with transferred race meetings, return-to-racing initiatives and evolving operating models.
* Develop investment appraisals, financial models and business cases to assess the commercial viability of acquisitions, hospitality ventures and major asset opportunities.
* Conduct financial due diligence, valuation analysis, scenario modelling and risk assessments to support investment prioritisation and commercial decision‐making.
* Partner with operational stakeholders to identify key business drivers, validate assumptions and develop financially sustainable operating models.
* Prepare financial analysis and reporting for the Board, Committees and senior leadership, providing commercial insights to support decision‐making.
* Enhance forecasting processes, tools and reporting capability across the organisation.
* Provide financial analysis relating to lenders, auditors and external advisers, while ensuring strong financial governance, risk management and forecasting practices in line with MVRC authority and reporting frameworks.
Qualifications and experience
* CA or CPA qualification.
* Significant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience supporting large‐scale projects, transformation programs, infrastructure, property development or capital‐intensive operations.
* Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis capability.
* Experience with cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, debt facilities and long‐term financial planning.
* Proven experience preparing Board, Committee and executive‐level reporting.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial information into strategic business insights.
* Experience developing business cases, investment appraisals and evaluating growth opportunities.
* Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
* High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
* Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
* Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, governance and financial discipline.
Benefits
* Excellent remuneration package including salary packaging with additional benefits for a NFP organisation.
* Industry leading paid parental leave scheme.
* Long Service Leave in addition to the National Employment Standards.
* Industry leading Hostplus superannuation insurance cover including free Death, TPD and Salary Continuance.
* Free parking.
* Racing industry ticketing.
* Discounted meals at MVRC owned and operated venues.
* A sense of belonging; Being a part of a team that supports each other and encourages professional and personal growth.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below and attach a cover letter and CV or visit https://www.thevalley.com.au/careers to view a position description.
Applications close: 5pm Friday 19th June 2026. Please note thatonlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Moonee Valley Racing Club is an equal‐opportunity employer and successfully maintains a 0% median gender pay gap.
No agencies, please.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Record and Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.
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