Group Financial Controller

A contract that will add exceptional experience to your CV

• Lead the group’s financial reporting, statutory compliance, financial control environment, treasury and core finance operations
• Work for a successful and well-known media business
• Sydney CBD location. Hybrid working arrangement (1 day work from home, 4 in the office)

Company Background

Our client is a successful omni-channel media business with an instantly recognisable brand name. This is a highly desirable organisation to work for, with an energetic, welcoming and professional culture.

This 10-month parental leave contract represents a unique opportunity to operate in a broad Group Financial Controller capacity. You will report to a talented and upbeat CFO who has a terrific track record of developing and supporting his team.

You'll also enjoy a hybrid working environment, with the flexibility to work from home one day each week. When you are in the office, you will enjoy a modern workspace, great people, and be in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.  This is a business you will enjoy being a part of!

The Role

As Group Financial Controller, you'll play a key senior finance leadership role with responsibility for the integrity of the Group's financial reporting, statutory compliance, financial control environment, treasury and core finance operations.

Key duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Lead, develop and mentor a finance team of 4 direct and 9 indirect reports
• Lead Group financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, annual and consolidated reporting across all entities
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, balance sheet and financial data
• Lead the Group financial control framework, ensuring robust controls, governance and financial integrity across the organisation
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, liquidity, working capital, banking arrangements and associated financial risk and controls
• Lead statutory reporting and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and Group policies
• Provide high-quality financial analysis, advice and reporting to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team
• Provide leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, driving effective working capital management, controls and process improvement
• Partner with senior stakeholders on key business initiatives, providing financial insight and support to commercial decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems (including AI projects), controls and reporting, improving efficiency and effectiveness across the Group
• Partner with the Tax Manager, providing financial information and support across tax governance and compliance requirements

Your Background

In order to be considered for this Group Financial Controller role you will meet the following criteria:

• Be professionally qualified (e.g. CA, ACA or equivalent)
• Ideally commenced your career within an audit firm, providing a strong grounding in technical accounting, financial reporting and controls
• Experience within a multi-entity or Group environment
• Strong technical accounting, statutory reporting, consolidation and Group financial control experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, treasury, audit, financial governance and internal control requirements
• Strong people leadership experience, with the ability to develop finance teams and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation
• ERP and finance systems capability with experience driving process improvements
• Excellent analytical capability, commercial judgement, communication and stakeholder management skills

If you are keen to find out more about this Group Financial Controller position, please contact David Landau at Richard Lloyd on [02 8324 5641](tel:02 8324 5641),quoting reference 10245 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.