- Executive leadership role in high-performance team that drives excellence
- Lead financial strategy across expanding sports portfolio
- Full time office based role located on Queens Road, Melbourne
About Us
The National Basketball League (NBL) is a world-renowned basketball organisation, home to some of the globe's best players. As a leader in sports entertainment, we operate an innovative media platform and are dedicated to achieving new heights of success and growth. Our vision is to be the most entertaining sports experience for fans, through bold innovation and partnerships, and to become the fastest growing league globally.
Our Values
- Always Think Big: Be courageous, be open to new ideas, learn and grow - no limits.
- Be Accountable: Own it! Ask for help. The scoreboard matters.
- Integrity is Key: Act ethically, act honestly, keep our word.
- Show Respect: Show care, listen and seek to understand, value opinions.
- We are Fans Too: Have fun, always consider the fan, share the love of the game.
- One Team: Communicate, trust each other, celebrate the wins, build relationships.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to provide enterprise-level financial leadership, overseeing the full spectrum of financial strategy, commercial operations, procurement, and corporate services.
As a key member of our executive team reporting directly to the NBL Group CEO, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the organisation's financial health, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring operational and fiscal excellence in alignment with long-term growth and governance objectives. You'll also serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board, shaping investment decisions, risk management frameworks, and major commercial initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Strategic Advisory
- Act as key member of Executive Leadership Team, contributing to whole-of-business strategy and decision-making
- Serve as trusted financial and commercial advisor to CEO and Board on investment decisions and risk management
- Lead and mentor high-performing teams across finance, procurement, and commercial operations
- Represent the organisation externally with banks, regulators, auditors, and key stakeholders
Financial Strategy & Operations
- Lead development and execution of financial strategy, capital planning, and long-term financial modelling
- Oversee enterprise-wide financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ensure effective governance, risk management, compliance, and audit processes
- Drive financial performance improvement and margin optimisation across business units
Commercial Leadership & Procurement
- Evaluate and shape major strategic initiatives, including partnerships, investments, and M&A opportunities
- Provide executive oversight of procurement function, embedding governance and value-for-money principles
- Guide business case development and investment evaluations for new ventures
- Lead procurement transformation and integration with broader operational plans
Systems & Transformation
- Oversee financial systems, ERP platforms, and digital finance initiatives for scalability
- Champion automation and continuous improvement across finance and corporate services
- Strengthen enterprise risk frameworks and lead transformation projects
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business with CA/CPA qualification (MBA highly regarded)
- 10+ years' experience in senior finance leadership roles, including executive-level and Board engagement
- Demonstrated success in financial strategy, procurement, governance, and commercial decision-making
- Experience managing M&A, strategic partnerships, and organisational transformation
- Deep expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, and commercial operations
- Strong executive presence with exceptional leadership and team-building capability
- Systems acumen including ERP, BI tools, financial modelling, and automation platforms
- Proven ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments with a growth mindset
Why Join Us?
- Executive Impact: Key member of NBL Group executive team reporting directly to CEO
- Strategic Leadership: Shape financial strategy and major commercial initiatives across expanding portfolio
- Transformation Opportunity: Lead finance function through period of aggressive growth and innovation
- Board Engagement: Serve as trusted advisor to CEO and Board on investment decisions and risk management
- Performance Culture: Join a results-focused team that celebrates wins and drives excellence
- Systems Innovation: Champion automation and digital finance initiatives for scalability
- Dynamic Environment: Lead in fast-paced, high-growth organisation with significant opportunities
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter.
Please address the following in your cover letter:
- Financial Leadership: Describe your experience leading financial strategy and operations at an executive level - what was the scope and what measurable outcomes did you achieve?
- Qualifications & Experience: Confirm your CA/CPA qualification and detail your 10+ years of senior finance leadership experience, including any Board engagement.
- Transformation & Growth: Provide an example of leading a finance function through significant growth, transformation, or M&A activity - what was your approach and impact?
- NBL Motivation: Why are you interested in this specific role and what excites you about leading the financial strategy for the NBL during this period of aggressive growth?
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait - apply today to lead our financial success!
The National Basketball League is dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion. We wholeheartedly embrace individual differences and warmly welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations peoples.
