Financial Controller

Lead Global Finance Transformation

Company Background

Our client is a global wholesale business with a mid-sized and growing presence in ANZ. Having had exceptional growth, they are moving into a transformation period, including upgrading systems and processes. They are poised for an exciting future. Now is a great time to join their team and be part of their journey.

On offer is a highly appealing and collaborative culture where the team is truly valued and looked after. They offer hybrid working – 2 days a week work from home arrangements (after induction).

The Role

Reporting into a supportive and talented FD and collaborating with a local Director, your duties as the Financial Controller will be broad and varied. This will include:

• Managing the day-to-day accounting function and being a key support to the FD
• Managing all financial accounting, including month-end, year-end and financial statements
• Provide reporting to Global HQ
• Manage the local audit process
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and local tax – prepare taxes, including GST, PAYG, FBT, and corporate income tax returns
• Supporting the budgeting process
• Manage 4 accounting staff
• Be involved with process improvements and automations, including new system implementation

Your Background

This Financial Controller role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within a growing business. To be considered for this FC position, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Professionally qualified (e.g. CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Have established experience at the Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager level
• Previously worked within a global organisation, preferably in a relatable industry
• Ideally, have experience managing the year-end and audit processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to liaise confidently with stakeholders
• A proven track record of achievement in process improvement projects or systems implementation / automations is a prerequisite
• SAP experience will be highly regarded
• An ability to speak French will be highly regarded

If you are keen to find out more about this Financial Controller position, please contact Louise Philippou at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5643, quoting reference 9989 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only suitable candidates will be contacted.