The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Accountant, Financial Planning and Analysis to join our Finance team in this full-time, ongoing APS Level 6 position.

As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares our national maritime story across Australia and the world, online, onsite and through research, presentations and travelling exhibitions, and provides must-visit museum experiences that delight and inspire.

We connect our visitors with the oceans and waterways that are the heartbeat of who we are. From deep time to modern Australian and beyond, we explore our past, our present and future as an island nation shaped by sea, offering a sustainable and cohesive vision for the future.

The Museum welcomes over 2.5 million local, interstate and international visitors annually, and is supported by a thriving and passionate staff, membership, volunteer and education base. Find out more at sea.museum.

As the Senior Accountant, FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in driving the budgeting and forecasting process across the business, partnering closely with department leaders to provide financial insights that shape strategic decisions. This role offers the opportunity to analyse business performance, identify cost-saving initiatives, and enhance profitability through detailed financial analysis and modelling.

You’ll work directly with senior management, developing and presenting financial plans that guide the organisation’s growth, while gaining valuable exposure to high-level commercial decision-making. If you're a forward-thinking professional looking to grow your commercial acumen and influence key business outcomes, this is the role for you.

Why Join Us?

At the Museum, we value innovation, teamwork, and excellence. As part of our finance team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work within a supportive and collaborative environment, and help drive the financial success of a leading cultural institution. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Accountabilities

Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

• Lead Budgeting & Forecasting

Oversee the development and management of the annual budget and monthly reforecasts, working closely with business units to align financial plans with strategic objectives.

• Strategic Partnerships

Serve as a key financial partner to department heads and senior management, providing financial insights and actionable recommendations to support decision-making and drive business performance.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting

Perform in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost trend analysis, and scenario modelling to provide comprehensive financial reports and forecasts to leadership.

• Performance Reporting

Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reports that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights into overall business performance.

• Cost Control & Profitability Analysis

Assess the financial performance of business units, identifying opportunities to enhance margins, reduce costs, and drive profitability improvements.

• Support Business Cases and Proposals

Collaborate with the Finance and Business Manager to assist in the development of business cases and commercially focused proposals as needed, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.

• Strategic Planning Support

Assist the leadership team with long term financial planning and strategy development, translating financial data into insights that inform key business decisions.

• Cash Flow Management

Monitor and manage the company’s cash flow, ensuring optimal working capital levels and identifying opportunities to enhance liquidity.

• Process Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements across FP&A, AP, and AR functions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial control.

• Team Leadership & Development

Provide guidance, coaching, and support to junior finance team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team performance.

• Internal Controls & Compliance

Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements, while also driving process and policy improvements within the finance function.

• Stakeholder Communication

Present financial insights and updates to senior management and key stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding of financial performance and forecasts.

Selection Criteria