Group Financial Controller
WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec)
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Adelaide, South Australia
Contract type: Part time
About Us
WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other – we are owned by our employees, loved by our long-term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 700 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.
WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours and work from home capability and learning and development programs tailored to you.
We empower our engineers, designers and support services to think outside the square and dare to be different in their delivery and support of tailored design engineering solutions across the Buildings, Transport, Water Infrastructure, Urban Development, Ports and Marine, Energy, Defence and Resources sectors.
About Our Approach
We focus upon the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued Clients which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our personnel. Agile careers and a balance between work and life are important in all of our regions.
About Our Role
At WGA we have enjoyed an enviable period of sustained growth and development not only within our Engineering and Design teams but also within our Group Services functions. This development has included the implementation of an incredible, high functioning finance team who work closely with delivery and operational leadership teams across all our Regions, led by our CFO.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Financial Controller to join our team, ideally located in our Adelaide office. Reporting directly to the CFO, this pivotal role will oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function while playing a key role in shaping and executing business-wide initiatives that support growth, strategic direction and strong financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer.
WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer
Applications close Friday the 4th of July.
WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other – we are owned by our employees, loved by our long-term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 700 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.
WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours and work from home capability and learning and development programs tailored to you.
We empower our engineers, designers and support services to think outside the square and dare to be different in their delivery and support of tailored design engineering solutions across the Buildings, Transport, Water Infrastructure, Urban Development, Ports and Marine, Energy, Defence and Resources sectors.
About Our Approach
We focus upon the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued Clients which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our personnel. Agile careers and a balance between work and life are important in all of our regions.
About Our Role
At WGA we have enjoyed an enviable period of sustained growth and development not only within our Engineering and Design teams but also within our Group Services functions. This development has included the implementation of an incredible, high functioning finance team who work closely with delivery and operational leadership teams across all our Regions, led by our CFO.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Financial Controller to join our team, ideally located in our Adelaide office. Reporting directly to the CFO, this pivotal role will oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function while playing a key role in shaping and executing business-wide initiatives that support growth, strategic direction and strong financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and oversee all aspects of the Finance team including AP/AR/Payroll.
- Prepare and analyse financial forecasts, budgets and long-term financial plans identifying areas for improvement.
- Coordinate the consolidation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the Group in compliance with relevant Accounting Standards.
- Ensure all tax obligations are met including R&D, FBT, GST, Income Tax and Transfer Pricing.
- Deliver high-quality financial analysis, insight and recommendations on performance trends, risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, capital investment, and restructuring.
- Coordinate group-level external audits, liaising with external auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit matters.
- Oversee and contribute to our month-end processes including preparation of Executive Reports and variance analyses.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders including tax advisors, auditors, bankers and accounting specialists.
- Lead finance transformation initiatives including systems upgrades, process reengineering, and shared services.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital and minimise financial risk
- Strong guidance and mentoring of the finance team, supporting professional development and agile careers for our team.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Certified Practicing Accountant, or similar professional institution
- Proven experience (7+ years) in a senior financial management role, preferably in a multi-entity environment
- Experience in the consulting engineering or professional services industry is preferred but not mandatory
- Strong understanding of financial principles, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- PowerBI experience preferred
- Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting techniques
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer.
WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer
Applications close Friday the 4th of July.
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