Financial Controller
Michael Page
- Senior group reporting role with Board and investor exposure
- Six-month fixed-term contract in dynamic ASX-listed company
About Our Client
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.
Job Description
- Oversee group financial reporting, associate financial analysis, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Prepare high-quality Board papers, reporting packs and executive-level commentary.
- Support the investor relations function with accurate financial information, analysis and insights.
- Lead and mentor the accounting team to achieve departmental goals.
- Develop and implement financial controls and processes to mitigate risks.
- Partner with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the broader organisation.
- Monitor cash flow and manage company assets effectively.
- Manage multiple reporting priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced listed environment.
The Successful Applicant
- A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
- An experienced senior finance professional with a strong background in group reporting, external reporting or a similarly complex finance environment.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
- Proven experience preparing Board papers, executive reporting packs and senior-level financial commentary.
- Proven experience in financial management within the retail industry.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing a team of direct reports.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience supporting investor relations or working within an ASX-listed environment preferable.
- Comfortable working at pace while juggling multiple high-profile priorities and deadlines.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary + super.
- Hybrid working in inner suburbs Melbourne.
- Fixed-term contract with a reputable organisation in the retail industry.
- A senior mandate with broad organisational visibility.
- Exposure to group reporting, investor relations and Board-level deliverables.
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a large and complex finance function.
- Immediate opportunity to make an impact during a critical reporting period.