Financial Controller – ANZ (City of Sydney)

Main Responsibilities Internal and External Finance Reporting
- Manage the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. Ensure compliance with all external local, state, and federal financial regulations. Internal and External Control & Compliance
- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with local ANZ accounting standards, regulatory requirements, taxation, and corporate policies.
- Lead audit processes and act as primary liaison with internal SSP Group and external auditors. Finance Process and System Efficiency and Optimisation
- Collaborate with IT, outsourcing and local finance teams to enhance reporting capabilities through technology.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial reporting processes.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of financial reporting processes, making recommendations for improvements. Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital
- Manage capital allocation and cash flow.
- Optimize liquidity through effective treasury and improving working capital management.
- Identify and mitigate financial, business and compliance risk, implement risk management framework. Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a strategic advisor, partnering with APAC regional and Group stakeholders to present financial performance and plan to the key stakeholders, articulate financial strategy and insight.
- Foster strong relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders, influence and support the business decision.
- Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing regional finance teams through clear development plans, succession alignment, and training initiatives.
- Actively promote a culture which supports ethical practices, diversity, equality and inclusion, encouraging individual integrity and represents core values.
- Create an environment which maintains a positive industry reputation in attracting, retaining and motivating colleagues.
- Facilitate/monitor completion of learning modules and input for the creation of learning plans and modules. Experience and Qualifications
- Skilled certifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA), with exposure to IFRS and IAS preferred.
- Minimum 5 years in Senior finance leadership, with at least 3 years in a similar role, overseeing a team of 5-10 finance professionals.
- Experience in using SAP Hana and ERP systems.
- Experience in fast‑paced industries undergoing significant change (e.g., retail, hospitality, consumer goods) is preferred.
- Experience in change management and business transition management is preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, experience managing a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, time management, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Takes responsibility for all actions and accountability for the results achieved.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- High integrity, ethical leadership, and ability to inspire teams.
- Advanced leadership and management skills.
- Contributes to a positive and always satisfying work environment.
- Committed to continuous improvement, actively promoting innovation and best practice, whilst constantly seeking feedback. SSP are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that seeks to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrsmd