Financial Controller

Michael Page; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + super

Hybrid working in Melbourne

Fixed-term contract

Senior leadership exposure

Board-level deliverables exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Group Reporting Lead for one of Australia’s largest retailers. The role sits in a high‑visibility corporate finance function, reporting to senior leaders and supporting the Board and investor relations teams.

You will oversee group reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, prepare Board papers, mentor the accounting team, implement controls, and partner with stakeholders across a large organisation in a fast-paced, listed environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
• Senior finance professional with strong background in group or external reporting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Experience preparing Board papers, executive reporting packs and senior commentary.
• Experience in financial management within the retail industry.
• Proven people leadership and ability to develop a team.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in investor relations or ASX-listed environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial reporting, associate financial analysis, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Prepare Board papers, reporting packs and executive commentary.
• Support investor relations with accurate financial information and insights.
• Lead and mentor accounting team to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop and implement financial controls and processes to mitigate risks.
• Partner with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Monitor cash flow and manage company assets effectively.
• Manage multiple reporting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced listed environment.

Skills

Group reporting

Board reporting

Investor relations

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Technical accounting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

• Senior group reporting role with Board and investor exposure

About Our Client

One of Australia's largest and most recognised retail organisations, operating at significant scale within a complex and highly visible corporate environment. Its group finance function plays a central role in delivering clear, accurate and timely information to senior executives, the Board and the investment community.

Job Description

• Oversee group financial reporting, associate financial analysis, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Prepare high-quality Board papers, reporting packs and executive-level commentary.
• Support the investor relations function with accurate financial information, analysis and insights.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop and implement financial controls and processes to mitigate risks.
• Partner with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the broader organisation.
• Monitor cash flow and manage company assets effectively.
• Manage multiple reporting priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced listed environment.

The Successful Applicant

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
• An experienced senior finance professional with a strong background in group reporting, external reporting or a similarly complex finance environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Proven experience preparing Board papers, executive reporting packs and senior-level financial commentary.
• Proven experience in financial management within the retail industry.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing a team of direct reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience supporting investor relations or working within an ASX-listed environment preferable.
• Comfortable working at pace while juggling multiple high-profile priorities and deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + super.
• Hybrid working in inner suburbs Melbourne.
• Fixed-term contract with a reputable organisation in the retail industry.
• A senior mandate with broad organisational visibility.
• Exposure to group reporting, investor relations and Board-level deliverables.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a large and complex finance function.
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact during a critical reporting period.