Executive - Financial Control | Banking and Financial Services

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Volunteer leave & donation matching

Gender affirmation leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Learning & development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking an Executive - Financial Control to lead end-to-end financial control for Banking and Financial Services products including Personal, Business, Payments and Wealth.

You will manage balance sheet and P&L activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide technical accounting support for new initiatives while strengthening the control framework within a global, profitable financial services group.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in accounting or similar.
• CA/CPA qualified, or studying towards.
• Experience within a financial control position.
• Previous experience in financial services is valuable.
• Technical accounting expertise and ability to work with large, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage business balance sheet and profit and loss activities including General Ledger close and reporting accuracy.
• Provide technical accounting support for new business initiatives and products.
• Implement and monitor the financial control framework.

Skills

Financial control experience

Experience in financial services

Technical accounting

Complex operational environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar

CA/CPA qualification or in progress

Job description

Executive - Financial Control | Banking and Financial Services

As a key member of the Financial Control team, you will support the delivery of end-to-end financial control for Macquarie’s Banking and Financial Services business which includes products such as Personal Banking, Business Banking and Payments and Wealth.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role you will be responsible for the business balance sheet and profit and loss activities including General Ledger close activities, accuracy of financial reporting and understanding key controls and judgements. You will provide technical accounting support for new business initiatives, such as new products or features, and have the opportunity to implement and monitor the financial control framework.

What you offer

• Tertiary degree in accounting or similar
• CA/CPA qualified, or studying towards
• Experience within a financial control position
• Previous experience in financial services is valuable
• Technical accounting expertise and/or the ability to work with large operationally complex environment will be highly considered.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.