Financial Controller

• Group Finance Controller – 2IC to CFO
• Lead the group Finance team – 4 direct reports

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Group Finance Controller is responsible for providing effective leadership and guidance in managing the Finance function and Shared Services function to deliver outstanding customer service. You will be Accountable for all financial and accounting matters including compliance with all statutory and tax obligations. This role has four direct reports and approximately 15 indirect reports.  The company’s annual turnover is approximately $350m. 

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead discussions with the Leadership Team regarding budgets, forecasting and variance/trend analysis commentary through cost review meetings;
• Drive delivery of annual budgeting and rolling annual forecasting process and deliver results.  Ensure key inputs are delivered on time and backed by supportable assumptions and plans;
• Preparation of the monthly CFO Report including consolidated profit and loss, balance sheet, cashflow and analysis of results and other Shareholder Reports;
• Manage the mid-month forecast process and report to various stakeholders including follow up to the Executive Operations (for the Group);
• Effectively manage Working Capital requirement, in particular Accrued Income and Trade Debtors;
• Manage the preparation of the annual financial report;
• Manage the Payroll Team and ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation;
• Guide the Leadership Team with capital expenditure request proposals to ensure they are appropriately supported by project financial analysis;
• Identify and implement measures to improve business systems and processes to drive efficiencies and reduce costs across the business; and
• Ensure all business metrics and targets are known, understood and where appropriate communicated to others in order to achieve budget targets.

Benefits Include:

• Strengthening close relations with senior executives and board members
• Autonomous position to develop a high performing financial team
• Flexible working arrangement
• Located in North Melbourne 

Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree qualified with ICAA or CPA membership
• Big 4 audit background (preferable)
• Preference of five years industry experience in senior financial roles
• Strong technical skills and commercial acumen
• A proven ability to lead high performing teams and a demonstrable track record of delivering results
• Provision of timely, reliable and accurate financial information;

In return we offer:

• The job security that comes with our list of long-term contracts
• The chance to make an impact in a rapidly expanding company
• The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong, supportive environment
• A workplace that focuses on safety first
• A company with a culture of teamwork and respect

How to apply

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Alternatively, email your resume and cover letter to apply@citywide.com.au

Please note:

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