Job Description

The Group Financial Controller will report to the General Manager Group Finance and will oversee Group statutory accounting, management accounting, external audit, performance reporting and analysis together with managing Bapcor’s overall financial risks through the development and maintenance of strong financial policies, governance, systems and controls. They will work closely with the business segments, providing guidance, advice and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls. 12 month Parental Leave Cover

Key Accountabilities

Group Accounting & Reporting

- Oversee the Group accounting function.
- Ensure the accurate consolidation of Group results on a monthly basis to enable reporting and analysis.
- Group internal reporting for management and the Board of monthly and half-yearly results.
- Responsible for annual and half-yearly external statutory reports for the Group and subsidiaries.
- Preparation of all financial data for the remuneration report and managing the accounting and financial reporting in relation to long-term incentive plans.
- Preparation for Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) meetings, and present financial results and accounting position papers to the ARC and Board as necessary
- Assisting with other external reporting of financial results and analysis in ASX announcements and presentations.
- Manage the external audit relationship and process to deliver an effective and cost-effective audit.
- Support acquisition and divestment activities
- Support the FP&A; function in developing the Group Budget and forecasts to ensure alignment with structures and measures/KPIs used in management and statutory reporting

Accounting Policies and Governance

- Maintain a technical accounting centre of excellence,



including setting and promoting group accounting policies, including training and guidance to business unit commercial and accounting teams.
- Ensure a sound system of financial controls are in place and operating effectively to ensure the accurate reporting of financial results and compliance with group accounting policies.
- Contribute to the improvement of our financial systems across the Group to drive improvements in efficiency, accuracy and controls.
- Be the gatekeeper across the Group for the accurate, standardised and timely completion of, and review of, reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Ensure all financial risks are captured, monitored and reported to the FLT & CFO.

Team Leadership

- Providing leadership and direction to finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Manage the Group accounting team, including establishing goals and targets, setting development plans, and managing performance.
- Develop recruitment and succession plans to ensure high performing candidates are attracted and retained across the accounting function.
- Provide training and development opportunities to finance team members to enhance their skills and competencies.

Health and Safety

- Ensure your safety and the safety of those around you by complying with all safe work practices, policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Champion the vision, values, and objectives of Bapcor with an emphasis on a “zero harm” work environment.
- Comply with all statutory regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Report all hazards and incidents as instructed in the incident reporting procedure.
- Have an attitude of awareness, involvement, and commitment to excellence in health and safety.
- Take “reasonable” care for own and others’ safety.

📌 Group Financial Controller - 12 month Parental Leave Cover (Mount Waverley)
🏢 Bapcor
📍 Mount Waverley