Financial Controller - Energy Solutions (City of Sydney)

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us – the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference. As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger – powering progress for our customers, communities and people. Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you. We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued – because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen. About Energy Solutions Our Energy Solutions team is leading Ampol’s response to the energy transition – developing lower carbon solutions for customers and reducing our own emissions. We’re investing in future‑focused technologies and services, from EV charging and hydrogen to carbon offsets and biofuels. This is where bold ideas meet real‑world execution. We work across geographies and capabilities to help shape a low carbon future – making the energy transition easier for customers and communities. About the role Ampol is recruiting for a Financial Controller on a permanent, full‑time basis. This role is located in our Alexandria office with a hybrid working arrangement. The Financial Controller leads the Accounting and Reporting function within the Energy Solutions Finance team. With a strong focus on financial governance, audit, reporting and operational accounting, this role is responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely actual, forecast and budget reporting. This includes ownership of monthly management reporting as well as half‑year and full‑year statutory financial reporting. Key responsibilities
- Lead Energy Solutions finance and reporting activities to ensure compliance with ASX and corporate law reporting requirements, in partnership with Group Finance.
- Manage the timely and accurate delivery of monthly actual and forecast management reporting, including profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet and working capital, through an efficient end to end process from ledger close to high quality management commentary for the ALT and the Board.
- Own the Energy Solutions general ledger, including the financial recording and reporting structure, in collaboration with Group Finance.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and outputs to meet the evolving needs of the business.
- Develop clear insights and interpretation of financial trends and key value drivers to support improved financial performance. Qualifications & Experience
- CA or CPA qualified, with 8+ years post qualification experience in accounting or financial reporting roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading financial reporting functions, ideally within an ASX or NZX listed organisation.
- Advanced ability to apply technical accounting expertise in a practical, commercial and value focused manner.
- Strong understanding of complex accounting treatments and their business implications, with proven problem‑solving capability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing high quality input for Board and Audit Committee reporting.
- Demonstrated people leadership capability, including experience leading and developing direct reports to deliver high quality outcomes. Benefits
- Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on fuel for two privately used cars.
- We are adaptable. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.
- Remote Working : Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work).
- We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
- Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.
- Baby Care Package – financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.
- Need some wheels? Novated lease options are available.
- Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme.
- Leave Options – Flexible leave options include generous annual leave, optional additional purchased leave and wellbeing days throughout the year.
- Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners. We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rs3ig