Financial Controller Retail

ActewAGL Distribution; Canberra; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Gym memberships discounts

Free annual flu vaccinations

On-site physiotherapy

Income protection

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

ActewAGL Distribution is seeking an experienced Financial Controller Retail to lead financial reporting and performance analysis for our Retail Partnership. You will drive month-end processes, provide insights on revenue and costs, and partner with Retail Finance, Planning & Analysis, Billing and Treasury to support strategic decisions.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, commercial acumen, and proven leadership to guide a high-performing Retail Finance team in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior financial or management accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and technical accounting principles.
• Proven experience improving financial processes while maintaining strong governance and controls.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Strong Excel capability and experience with Oracle Financial Suite or similar ERP systems.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across a complex business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrity and accuracy of Retail financial reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and accounting policies.
• Manage month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Deliver insightful analysis of revenue, margins and costs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and manage monthly Business Performance Reporting.
• Oversee year-end audit processes and support the preparation of statutory financial reporting.
• Provide technical accounting advice on strategic initiatives, products and business decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Retail Finance, Planning & Analysis, Billing, Treasury and broader business teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes and controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the Retail Finance team.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

Oracle Financial

GAAP/ASA

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Oracle Financial Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller Retail

• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity
• Salary commencing from $151,928 plus 15% superannuation
• Lead Financial Excellence in a Dynamic Retail Business

ActewAGL is looking for an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller Retail to join our Retail leadership team.

Reporting to the Group Manager Commercial Services Retail, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the Retail Partnership, while providing critical financial insights that support business performance, strategic decision-making and future growth. This role combines technical accounting expertise, commercial analysis, process improvement and people leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys balancing technical rigour with business partnering and is passionate about driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

As Financial Controller Retail, you will:

• Lead the integrity and accuracy of Retail financial reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and accounting policies.
• Manage month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Deliver insightful analysis of revenue, margins and costs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and manage monthly Business Performance Reporting.
• Oversee year-end audit processes and support the preparation of statutory financial reporting.
• Provide technical accounting advice on strategic initiatives, products and business decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Retail Finance, Planning & Analysis, Billing, Treasury and broader business teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes and controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the Retail Finance team.

About You

You are an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical accounting capability with commercial acumen and a proactive approach to problem solving.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior financial or management accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and technical accounting principles.
• Proven experience improving financial processes while maintaining strong governance and controls.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Strong Excel capability and experience with Oracle Financial Suite or similar ERP systems.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across a complex business environment.

Closing Date – 27 September 2026

Why Join ActewAGL?

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where people can grow, contribute and make a meaningful impact on our customers and community.

As an organisation, we're committed to supporting our people with:

• Ongoing professional development and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Discounted gym memberships and free annual flu vaccinations
• On-site physiotherapy and wellness resources
• Income protection up to 3 years
• Reward and recognition programs

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