The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a well-established Australian business operating across a complex, multi-entity environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being more than just the "numbers person" - you'll have genuine influence across the wider business, with the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, develop the team and work closely with the CFO on key financial and commercial matters.
- Lead the Group's financial control, corporate accounting, consolidation, transactional finance, treasury, taxation and external reporting functions
- Own the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting process across a complex multi-entity Group
- Lead the Group consolidation process and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and Group policies
- Maintain and strengthen the Group's financial control framework, including balance sheet reconciliations, accounting policies, approval controls and segregation of duties
- Lead the annual external audit process, managing auditors, advisers and key deliverables through to completion
- Oversee AP, AR and transactional finance operations, ensuring strong processes, controls and service levels
- Develop and maintain Group cash flow forecasts and working capital analysis, with a focus on liquidity, debtor performance and cash commitments
- Oversee the Group's Australian tax compliance, including income tax, GST, FBT and transfer pricing
- Support the CFO with treasury, funding, banking and cash management matters
- Prepare and review reporting for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Executive Leadership Team
- Partner with senior stakeholders and business unit finance teams to provide insight and support decision making
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting processes, controls and transactional workflows
The Candidate
- Strong experience as a Group Financial Controller/Finance Manager within a complex multi-entity environment
- Strong technical accounting, consolidation and external reporting experience
- Proven experience managing external audits and relationships with advisers
- Strong ERP experience, ideally SAP
- Strong knowledge of Australian taxation, including GST, FBT, income tax and transfer pricing
- A proven track record of improving finance processes, systems and controls
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to confidently present financial information and recommendations to senior leadership
Group Financial Controller | Immediate Start employer: Agrifutures
Join a leading global manufacturing group at our Geelong facility, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact as a Production Team Leader. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee development and engagement, offering robust training programs and career advancement opportunities. With a strong focus on food safety and operational excellence, you'll be part of a dynamic team that supports both day and night operations, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful work experience.
