Group Financial Controller

About the role

Our client, a leading retailer in Australia and New Zealand, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to report directly to the CFO. The role will oversee group consolidation, financial reporting integrity and balance‑sheet governance while driving finance transformation across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close for all entities, owning group P&L, balance sheet and cash‑flow reporting.
• Prepare and present consolidated monthly results and variance analysis to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Manage group cash‑flow forecasting and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial accounting functions.
• Provide executive oversight of internal audit and lead the annual external audit process.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, automation and reporting enhancements.
• Lead and develop a mid‑sized finance team across multiple sites.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualified, preferably with Big 4 or mid‑tier audit experience.
• 10+ years of experience in financial control, group reporting or corporate finance.
• Proven track record of leading multi‑entity consolidations and complex finance teams.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive and board audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver finance transformation and systems optimisation.

Required skills

• Financial consolidation and reporting
• Cash‑flow forecasting
• Internal and external audit oversight
• Process redesign and automation