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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Group Financial Controller | $300K – $300K package + STI

Job title : Finance Manager & ControllerLocation : Melbourne

  • Dominant industry leader | Pivotal role
  • Transformation & Leadership focus
  • South-east location | Hybrid working

The Opportunity

This is a superb career defining opportunity for an ambitious finance executive to join a large company who are performing well. Reporting to the APAC CFO, you’ll oversee the Financial Control function for the APAC region ($1bn+ revenues) working across multiple operating divisions.

The company has grown organically and via acquisition, and are therefore seeking a change-agent who can lead the development of a high performing team and improvement in systems. It’s likely that you see yourself as a CFO in future, and you are looking for a role where you can have significant impact, and further build your career.

The Challenge


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Building a leading a high-performing Financial Control team
  • Overseeing the monthly consolidation process and month end close, analysis of Group P&L and balance sheet results
  • Delivery of APAC statutory accounts, global financial compliance and planning the external audit
  • Overseeing technical accounting advice provided across the Group including assessing and documenting the accounting treatment for technical accounting issues and material transactions across the Group.
  • Providing accounting advice for M&A transactions
  • Identifying opportunities to automate financial control & accounting processes and implement best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • CA with significant experience in Big4 or a leading tier 2 firm
  • Experience in a large multi-national companies with focus on the APAC region
  • Knowledge of divisional and group-level financial control and accounting
  • Demonstrated experience leading a large team, and delivering on significant transformation and change projects
  • Results orientated with a process improvement mindset
  • Executive level communication skills are a given

The Next Step 

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Sophie Wood for a confidential discussion on 0491 237 829.
Or alternatively, please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
 
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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270