Job Description
Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW
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A contract that will add exceptional experience to your CV
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Lead the group's financial reporting, statutory compliance, financial control environment, treasury and core finance operations
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Work for a successful and well-known media business
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Sydney CBD location. Hybrid working arrangement (1 day work from home, 4 in the office)
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Company Background
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Our client is a successful omni-channel media business with an instantly recognisable brand name. This is a highly desirable organisation to work for, with an energetic, welcoming and professional culture.
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This 10-month parental leave contract represents a unique opportunity to operate in a broad Group Financial Controller capacity. You will report to a talented and upbeat CFO who has a terrific track record of developing and supporting his team.
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You'll also enjoy a hybrid working environment, with the flexibility to work from home one day each week. When you are in the office, you will enjoy a up-to-date workspace, great people, and be in the heart of Sydney's CBD. This is a business you will enjoy being a part of!
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The Role
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As Group Financial Controller, you'll play a key senior finance leadership role with responsibility for the integrity of the Group's financial reporting, statutory compliance, financial control environment, treasury and core finance operations.
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Key duties will include (but not be limited to):
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Lead, develop and mentor a finance team of 4 direct and 9 indirect reports
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Lead Group financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, annual and consolidated reporting across all entities
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Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, balance sheet and financial data
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Lead the Group financial control framework, ensuring robust controls, governance and financial integrity across the organisation




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Oversee treasury, cash flow, liquidity, working capital, banking arrangements and associated financial risk and controls
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Lead statutory reporting and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and Group policies
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Provide high-quality financial analysis, advice and reporting to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team
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Provide leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, driving effective working capital management, controls and process improvement
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Partner with senior stakeholders on key business initiatives, providing financial insight and support to commercial decision-making
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Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems (including AI projects), controls and reporting, improving efficiency and effectiveness across the Group
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Partner with the Tax Manager, providing financial information and support across tax governance and compliance requirements
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Your Background
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In order to be considered for this Group Financial Controller role you will meet the following criteria:
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Be professionally qualified (e.g. CA, ACA or equivalent)
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Ideally commenced your career within an audit firm, providing a strong grounding in technical accounting, financial reporting and controls
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Experience within a multi-entity or Group environment
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Strong technical accounting, statutory reporting, consolidation and Group financial control experience
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Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, treasury, audit, financial governance and internal control requirements
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Strong people leadership experience, with the ability to develop finance teams and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation
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ERP and finance systems capability with experience driving process improvements
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Excellent analytical capability, commercial judgement, communication and stakeholder management skills
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📌 Group Financial Controller (New South Wales)
🏢 Richard Lloyd Recruitment
📍 New South Wales