Group Head of Financial Reporting
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Lead the Group's financial and statutory reporting function, overseeing monthly close, half-year and year-end reporting, technical accounting, and consolidation activities across a large, complex business. Partner with the Group CFO, Segment CFOs, and their leadership teams to deliver best-in-class financial reporting outcomes and support strategic decision-making. Prepare and present reporting matters, technical accounting positions, and key financial insights to the Board and Audit Committee. Manage the Group's external audit process and work closely with external auditors to ensure efficient delivery of audit and reporting outcomes. Shape the future state finance function during the ongoing Finance Transformation Program, including the implementation of a new finance platform and associated process transformation initiatives. Strengthen controls and drive greater efficiency and scalability across the Group.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience leading financial and statutory reporting in a large, complex organisation
- Deep technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, IFRS and external reporting requirements
- Proven experience leading high-performing financial reporting teams
- Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial and technical accounting matters clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, including CFOs, Boards and Audit Committees
- Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence outcomes across a diverse stakeholder group
- Strong commercial acumen combined with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience leading or contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including finance system implementations, process redesign and control enhancement programs
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally within a listed company, regulated environment or financial services sector
- Excellent working knowledge of financial systems, with Oracle experience preferred
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