MARS Recruitment is partnering with a globally recognised insurance organisation to recruit an experienced Head of Finance on a contract basis.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly successful international business with significant global scale and a strong market presence. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the finance function, taking ownership of financial control, statutory and regulatory reporting, payroll and day-to-day finance operations while partnering closely with senior leadership across the business.
This role is initially a contract opportunity with genuine potential to transition into a permanent position for the right individual.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will provide leadership across the finance function, ensuring a strong financial control environment while delivering accurate statutory and regulatory reporting. You will oversee the finance team, support strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
The Responsibilities:
Lead the finance function, reporting directly to the CFO.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting.
Own statutory reporting and ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
Lead all regulatory reporting obligations and maintain a robust financial control framework.
Oversee payroll, general ledger and broader finance operations.




Manage external audits and key relationships with auditors and other stakeholders.
Lead, coach and develop the finance team.
Drive finance process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Partner with executive leadership to provide commercial and financial insights.
The Requirements:
To be successful, you will be a proven finance leader with mandatory experience within the
insurance industry
.
CA or CPA qualification.
Previous experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance leader.
Solid expertise across financial control, statutory reporting and regulatory reporting.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing finance teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
A hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
Experience working within a complex, multinational organisation will be highly regarded.
To Note:
Join a globally recognised insurance organisation with significant international operations.
Report directly to the CFO in a broad, high-impact leadership role.
Immediate start on an urgent contract assignment.
Genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent.
Competitive day rate or salary package depending on experience.
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📌 Head Of Finance (Sydney)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Sydney