Financial Controller

Frasers Property Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Additional purchased leave options

Frasers Hospitality stays 50% off

Residential property purchase rewards

Job summary

Frasers Property Australia is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead end-to-end financial accounting governance, statutory compliance, and reporting integrity across the group. You will set governance standards, oversee global ERP deployments (OneSAP/OneStream), and partner with Singapore HQ on policy harmonisation and board reporting.

You will mentor a multi-tier finance team, drive controls, and deliver insightful commentary for executive committees while fostering a

Qualifications

• CA qualification (or equivalent) with 10+ years of commercial finance experience.
• Strong IFRS/AASB knowledge and ability to present to Boards and Audit Committees.
• Experience leading ERP/consolidation implementations (SAP highly regarded).
• Proven leadership and collaboration across large finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end monthly, half-year, and annual close, statutory accounts and audits.
• Partner with global teams to harmonise policy and present to the FPA Board.
• Lead deployment and optimisation of OneSAP and OneStream platforms.
• Provide IFRS/AASB technical accounting advice on complex transactions.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Board reporting

Leadership

IFRS/AASB expertise

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tertiary degree in finance/accounting

Tools

SAP

OneSAP

OneStream

Job description

For over a century, Frasers Property Australia has created stronger, smarter, happier neighbourhoods. In 2024, we marked our 100th anniversary in Australia and today we remain one of Australia's leading diversified property groups.

We develop residential land, housing, and apartments and have delivered approximately 150,000 homes during our legacy. We also develop commercial, retail and mixed-use properties, and our activities encompass the ownership and management of investment property, incorporating property and asset management services.

We value diversity and firmly believe that together, we're better. We employ over 400 people nationally and are recognised are proud to be Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women, an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and a White Ribbon Accredited workplace.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this is a full-time, 18-month contract opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to step into an executive leadership role holding end-to-end accountability for financial accounting governance, statutory compliance, internal control frameworks, and reporting integrity across Frasers Property Australia (FPA).

Serving as the primary accounting liaison with our global corporate headquarters in Singapore (Frasers Property Limited), you will lead technical accounting across complex property transactions, oversee Board and Audit Committee reporting, and play a pivotal leadership role in rolling out our global enterprise platforms (OneSAP and OneStream) while cultivating a high-performing, collaborative finance culture.

How you'll make an impact

• Statutory Reporting, Financial Close & Audit: Own the end-to-end monthly, half-year, and annual financial close processes, statutory accounts, ASRS sustainability reporting, and external audit relationships
• Global Liaison & Board Reporting: Partner closely with FPL Singapore to drive group-wide accounting policy harmonisation and consolidation alignment, while curating high-impact financial reports and analytical commentary for the FPA Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Finance Transformation & Systems Leadership: Play a key operational and technical leadership role in deploying and optimising our Global ERP (OneSAP) and global consolidation (OneStream) platforms, championing continuous process efficiencies across the finance function.
• Technical Advisory, Governance & Controls: Deliver authoritative IFRS/AASB technical accounting advice across complex real estate transactions, development joint ventures, and capital initiatives, while governing internal controls, enterprise risk, and FPA's Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework.
• People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and empower a multi-tiered financial accounting team, building strong capability, bench strength, and trusted cross-functional partnerships across the business.

What you bring

• Qualifications & Experience: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification (or equivalent) and a relevant tertiary degree, backed by 10+ years of progressive commercial finance experience—including at least 5 years in the real estate/property sector within an ASX-listed or multinational enterprise.
• Technical & Governance Mastery: Deep expertise in Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and IFRS (particularly property revenue recognition, asset valuations, and tax-effect accounting), alongside proven experience presenting to Boards and Audit & Risk Committees.
• Transformation & Systems Expertise: Demonstrated track record leading large-scale ERP and consolidation system implementations (SAP highly regarded).
• Executive Leadership: Influential communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing finance teams through transformation and growth.

What you can look forward to

At Frasers Property Australia, we believe the employee experience is a valuable asset which needs planning, great design, and a lot of ongoing care. Together, we create:

• Meaningful Work: Shape enterprise financial governance and strategic transformation across a diverse national portfolio of residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use communities.
• Exciting Careers: Access executive leadership development, global group exposure, and career pathways within a multinational real estate leader.
• The Right Balance: Enjoy flexible, hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, additional purchased leave options, and generous employee benefits including 50% off Frasers Hospitality stays and residential property purchase rewards.
• An Inclusive Culture: We are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, a White Ribbon Accredited organisation, and a Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women.

Our Commitment to You

At Frasers Property, we are committed to creating 'Proud Communities' both in the places we build and the teams we grow. We value diversity in all its forms and actively foster an inclusive, accessible culture where everyone feels they belong. We proudly hold a Reconciliation Action Plan and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, cultures, sexual orientations, and abilities, and strive to provide an accessible, barrier-free experience, starting with the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support to participate at your best, please let us know during the application stage.

Find out more

Learn more about Frasers Property: www.frasersproperty.com