Finance Manager

Lead Darwin Festival’s finance functions! Steer budgets, reporting and cashflow and keep a creative, not‑for‑profit running at its best.

Full time role based in Darwin, NT. Applications close Friday 27 February 2026

About Us:

Working at Darwin Festival means being part of a vibrant, supportive team in a creative, values‑led not‑for‑profit. We offer a flexible and inclusive workplace where collaboration, community and a love of arts and culture are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role:

Financial Leadership

• Manage all bookkeeping, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Lead the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies, and procedures.

• Provide financial analysis, insights, and strategic advice to the CEO and assist with Board paper preparation.

• Manage cashflow, financial risk, and long‑term financial planning.

• Manage daily financial operations in line with company policies and accounting standards.

• Oversee payroll, leave entitlements, superannuation, and benefits for up to 100 employees.

• Lead optimisation of business systems supporting finance, ticketing, and venue operations.

• Drive continuous improvement in workflows, reporting tools, and system utilisation.

Compliance

• Maintain compliance with statutory, audit, and reporting requirements across finance and business operations.

• Ensure governance processes support transparency, accountability, and organisational resilience.

• Support contractual, procurement, and commercial arrangements with suppliers and partners.

• Support human resource administration and compliance.

• Manage insurance policies and work with the broker to ensure organisational compliance.