Country Financial Controller

About Our Client

Employees enjoy working in a highly flexible environment where work from home if offered 2 days per week.

Job Description

In this role you will be the most senior finance person in Australia. Leading a team of 3 your responsibilities will include:

Review of Month End Reconciliations & Reporting:

1. Prepare and distribute monthly and year-end finance reports for expenditure analysis and updates to the CEO.
2. Oversee data upload and reconciliation between the local finance system (Microsoft Dynamics Navision) and Head Office consolidation system (HFM).
3. Review monthly financial indicators and balance sheets, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, with variances addressed.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

1. Consolidate monthly budget analysis and prepare budget revision proposals for review by the Finance Director.
2. Ensure alignment of sales and stock forecasts with budgeting systems, and oversee data entry into the Head Office system.
3. Distribute budget reports to HODs confirming discussions and approvals.

Coordination of Year End Audit:

1. Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
2. Lead the internal and external audit processes.
3. Facilitate efficient audits by coordinating the delivery of accurate and complete audit materials.

Strategic Plan:

1. Oversee preparation of strategic assumptions, including staff numbers, sales forecasts, and budgeted expenditures.
2. Prepare and submit 3-year cash flow projections to Head Office, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
3. Participate in review meetings to validate assumptions and ensure accurate data entry into the local and Head Office systems.

Tax Compliance:

1. Ensure compliance with all relevant tax obligations, including preparation and review of yearly FBT returns.
2. Assist in the preparation of the annual corporate income tax return and Research & Development Incentive disclosures.
3. Prepare and review annual Transfer Pricing Adjustments with quarterly assessments for accurate tax reporting.

The Successful Applicant

You will have the ability to gain valuable insights from data and effectively provide this information to the business to help make informed commercial decisions.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability in staff management.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including accounts payable/receivable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Expertise in forecasting, financial reporting, and group reporting.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and multitask with a proactive approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work as part of a broader team.
• Solutions-focused with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in finance, including consulting and industry.
• Significant experience managing finance teams.
• Proven ability to finance business partner, collaborating with stakeholders across finance and non-finance areas to drive success.
• Experience in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical or a similarly regulated industry.
• Experience working in a global organisation with group reporting requirements.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will gain international exposure and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative leadership team.