Financial Controller

Job Description

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• Senior group reporting role with Board and investor exposure
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• Six-month fixed-term contract in dynamic ASX-listed company
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About Our Client

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One of Australia's largest and most recognised retail organisations, operating at significant scale within a complex and highly visible corporate environment. Its group finance function plays a central role in delivering clear, accurate and timely information to senior executives, the Board and the investment community.

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Job Description

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• Oversee group financial reporting, associate financial analysis, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
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• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
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• Prepare high-quality Board papers, reporting packs and executive-level commentary.
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• Support the investor relations function with accurate financial information, analysis and insights.
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• Lead and mentor the accounting team to achieve departmental goals.
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• Develop and implement financial controls and processes to mitigate risks.
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• Partner with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the broader organisation.
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• Monitor cash flow and manage company assets effectively.
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• Manage multiple reporting priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced listed environment.
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The Successful Applicant

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• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
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• An experienced senior finance professional with a strong background in group reporting, external reporting or a similarly complex finance environment.
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• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
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• Proven experience preparing Board papers, executive reporting packs and senior-level financial commentary.
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• Proven experience in financial management within the retail industry.
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• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing a team of direct reports.
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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• Experience supporting investor relations or working within an ASX-listed environment preferable.
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• Comfortable working at pace while juggling multiple high-profile priorities and deadlines.
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary + super.
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• Hybrid working in inner suburbs Melbourne.
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• Fixed-term contract with a reputable organisation in the retail industry.
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• A senior mandate with broad organisational visibility.
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• Exposure to group reporting, investor relations and Board-level deliverables.
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• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a large and complex finance function.
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• Immediate opportunity to make an impact during a critical reporting period.
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