Senior Finance Coordinator

4 weeks ago


City of Parramatta Council, Australia City of Parramatta Full time
Overview

Senior Finance Coordinator – Riverside Theatres, City of Parramatta. Join the City during a period of transformation as we redevelop Riverside Theatres and grow Parramatta into a Global City. During the redevelopment, Riverside Theatres will establish an interim facility – Riverside Live at PHIVE – a 186-seat temporary venue in PHIVE's Discovery space. The temporary venue aims to maintain cultural activity, community engagement, and Riverside's brand in the city and performing arts industry.

About the role

This position is responsible for leading and managing the finance team supporting the Riverside Live at PHIVE interim operations. The Senior Finance Coordinator oversees budgeting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires strong accounting knowledge and experience with financial systems, focusing on operational continuity and strategic financial planning. On a daily basis you will:

  • Coordinate, collate, and consolidate financial data for budget and forecast preparation and review by the Director and Venue and Presenter Services Manager.
  • Manage data input into Council financial systems and liaise with Riverside Leadership, Finance Business Partners and Business Readiness Finance Lead.
  • Administer monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for base accounts, operating projects, and capital projects.
  • Prepare financial and statutory reports for external partners and stakeholders.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and support the audit process.
  • Undertake ad hoc projects to support business unit management.
About you

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in senior financial and governance management, with proven skills in budgeting, reporting, compliance and administration within complex organisations. Experience in the theatre/live performance sector is essential, with a background in producing, presenting, touring and/or venue management. A mix of commercial acumen and creative industry insight will ensure the role supports both sustainable operations and Riverside's future artistic outcomes. You will also bring:

  • Experience
    • Minimum 5+ years in accounting and financial reporting.
    • Experience with finance and business management software including spreadsheets, budgeting, and document management systems.
  • Qualification
    • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business Studies or related discipline (minimum Diploma).
  • Skills
    • Strong financial management and analytical skills.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
    • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
    • Ability to work independently and within a team.
    • Strong organisational and planning skills.
    • Written communication skills for preparing reports and documentation.
    • Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and technologies.
Contract details and benefits

This is a term contract opportunity for an initial period of 12 months, with a view to extension if required. Remuneration is from $104,610 to $115,174 plus 12% superannuation. City of Parramatta also offers employee benefits including:

  • Attractive leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, influenza vaccination, etc.)
Additional information

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position. The City of Parramatta supports a drug- and alcohol-free working environment; employees may be subject to random testing. The City is committed to inclusion, diversity and belonging in recruitment. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments for a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and workplace.

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position. Applications close 9pm, Sunday 14 September 2025. This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check; a criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a candidate.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Temporary
  • Job function: Finance and Sales
  • Industries: Government Administration
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