Financial controller

• Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
• Want to make a difference in the football community?

About us:

WA Football is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

WA Football is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

Our values:

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

• Integrity
• Belonging
• Growth

Working at the WA Football is more than just a job, you will be joining our football family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Manager Operations and Capability this role has a critical role in the leadership of the WA Football (WAF) financial management. To deliver excellent customer service to all stakeholders by:

• Leading the WAF finance function, including managing and coaching the Finance team
• Supporting the EM Operations and Capability in the WAF financial strategy and performance
• Actively representing the finance function to the business and other stakeholders
• Making recommendations on financial policy and strategies
• Overseeing accurate, timely and relevant financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts, including insights
• Continuously reviewing the adequacy of internal financial controls and improving as required
• Ensure that WAF is compliant with all tax and regulatory reporting/payment obligations
• Managing and overseeing the annual audit process
• Overseeing cashflow planning and investments

Experience Required to Undertake this Position:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a role responsible for the full financial management of an organisation, in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the private, ASX listed or public sector in a senior finance role
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in leading and managing a finance team
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic financial plans
• Financial analysis experience
• Experience in managing major change projects within an organisation, including financial models, business cases for new commercial and business opportunities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skill
• ERP systems experience, along with enterprise planning software
• Experience of preparing board papers and presenting to a board

Why work for us:

We facilitate an inclusive and supportive culture that makes coming to work a rewarding experience. We have exciting and rewarding benefits like:

• Free onsite Parking
• Access to an onsite gym
• Birthday leave
• EAP service
• Salary Packaging capped benefits to $15,900 per annum and novated leases
• Access to professional development
• Monthly social gatherings with food and drinks provided.

Applications close 4.00pm Wednesday 1st July 2026. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months).

WA Football is committed to equal opportunity in employment and the principles of diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

A full detailed Position Description is available upon request by emailing recruitment@wafootball.com.au. We encourage you to visit our website https://www.wafootball.com.au/.

Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting.