Office Choice is one of Australia’s leading independent business supplies and workplace solutions groups, supporting a national network of members, suppliers and business partners. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our Melbourne-based National Support Office.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a senior, hands-on finance leadership role with responsibility for financial control, statutory and management reporting, compliance, cash-flow and working-capital management, payroll oversight and continuous improvement across the finance function.

More than a traditional reporting role, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to turn financial information into practical commercial insight, strengthen decision-making and help shape business performance and strategy.

The Role:

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of Office Choice’s financial reporting and control environment. Key responsibilities include:

· Leading month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals, provisions, fixed assets, reconciliations and reporting deadlines.

· Preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual management reports, including clear variance analysis, performance commentary and Board-level financial information.

· Preparing annual statutory financial statements and managing external audit, taxation and regulatory compliance obligations.

· Managing the quarterly member and supplier rebate cycle, including calculations, controls, reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.

· Maintaining a robust financial control environment, including accounting policies, delegated authorities, reconciliations, payment controls, segregation of duties and fraud-risk prevention.

· Preparing annual budgets, periodic forecasts and longer-term financial planning with partnership with Department Heads.





· Leading cash-flow and liquidity forecasting and improving working-capital performance across receivables, payables and the cash conversion cycle.

· Oversight of staff credit cards and expenses

· Providing commercial analysis, scenario modelling and practical recommendations to support decisions, cost management, margin improvement and sustainable profit growth.

· Translating complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders and constructively challenging business assumptions where required.

· Maintaining overall oversight of payroll accuracy, controls and compliance, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax, Workcover and reporting obligations.

· Preparation and lodgement of activity statements on ATO business portal.

· Improving financial systems, dashboards, data integrity, automation and reporting efficiency, including controls over system access and master data.

· Partnering with the CEO, Board, Senior Leadership Team, external auditors, tax advisers, financial institutions and other key stakeholders.

· Leading, supporting and developing the Finance & Administration Assistant and contributing positively to the broader leadership culture of Office Choice.

About You:

You are a technically strong and commercially astute finance professional who is comfortable operating in a hands-on environment while advising senior leaders, improving systems and strengthening organisational performance.

You will bring:

· A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.

· Current CA or CPA membership, or an equivalent internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.

· Substantial experience in a Financial Controller,



Senior Finance Manager, Finance Manager or comparable senior finance role.

· Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.

· Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close, statutory reporting, external audits, taxation and regulatory compliance.

· Advanced budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow and working-capital management capability.

· Strong commercial analysis and financial business partnering skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with non-financial stakeholders.

· Experience establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, financial policies and governance frameworks.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong ERP, reporting and financial systems capability; experience with Pronto, Enable and business-intelligence tools will be highly regarded.

· Demonstrated success improving financial processes, systems, controls and reporting.

· Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, organisation and prioritisation skills.

· Sound judgement, integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Why join Office Choice?

· A broad and influential finance leadership role with direct exposure to the CEO and Board.

· The opportunity to shape business performance, strategy and decision-making.

· A balance of technical accounting, commercial insight and genuine business partnering.

· The prospect to modernise reporting, systems and financial processes.

· A collaborative and supportive working environment within a respected national organisation.

· The ability to make a visible and lasting contribution to the future of the finance function.

Our workplace

Office Choice is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, respectful and collaborative workplace where people are supported to perform at their best. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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