FP&A Manager

About Opera Australia

Opera Australia is one of the world's most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to telling great stories through music and song, and a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage.

Opera Australia is the largest and busiest performing arts organisation in Australia, with over 800 opera performances a year, including opera seasons in Sydney and Melbourne, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, musical theatre, opera concerts and a range of other activities. Through its touring arm, the Company reaches out to communities in regional Australia, and also delivers an extensive program to school students. Opera performances are broadcast and distributed nationally and internationally.

The Company manages the Opera Australia Orchestra and also works in partnership with Orchestra Victoria. The Company works with leading directors and designers, and employs a large number of highly skilled people in the areas of scenic construction and painting, wardrobe and wig-making, stage production, and management and administration. Overall, the Company plays a vital role in developing and sustaining a specialist skills base in this unique area of the performing arts.

For more about OA please refer to our website:

About the Role

Opera Australia is seeking an experienced and strategic FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis across the organisation. This key leadership role provides timely insights and projections to support OA's sustainability and strategic goals.

Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager, Acting Finance Director, and Heads of Department, you'll oversee budgeting, treasury management, and management reporting while mentoring a small finance team. This is an opportunity to shape the financial direction of one of Australia's most iconic performing arts companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Opera Australia's end-to-end FP&A function, including budgeting and reforecasting

• Partner with senior leaders and producers to align financial plans with strategic objectives

• Monitor performance, analyse variances, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Deliver accurate cashflow and treasury projections with the Senior Finance Manager

• Uphold strong internal controls and financial governance

• Manage key stakeholder relationships across the organisation

• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA or CA qualification (or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance, with at least 2 in FP&A or management reporting

• Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

• Advanced Excel skills; Sun Systems experience highly regarded

• Proven ability to deliver accurate reporting under tight deadlines

• Commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency

• Experience in the arts, not-for-profit, or cultural sector highly regarded

What We Offer

Being Australia's National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave, and Inclusive, and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at OA.

• Hybrid and flexible work environment

• Strong diversity and inclusion priority

• Generous Leave Policy including First Nations Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women's Health Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, and more

• 16 weeks' paid Parental Leave and continued payments of superannuation if using Unpaid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted private health insurance

• Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary

• Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses

• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

If this sounds like you, click 'Apply' to send through your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 31 October 2025.

For any enquiries about this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist,