Group Finance Controller

Wearekinetic; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Melbourne to own the integrity of consolidated financial results across Australia and New Zealand. You will report to the Group CFO and lead statutory, external and sustainability reporting, technical accounting, group consolidation and the financial control framework.

Joining during a finance transformation, you will drive transition activities to Oracle Cloud Fusion and FCCS, validate consolidation, and deliver the first statutory close in the

Qualifications

• CA qualification with post-qualification experience in group reporting or financial control.
• Extensive statutory reporting experience in a large, multi-entity and multi-currency organisation.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with consolidation platforms such as FCCS or HFM, and ERP/EPM systems.

Responsibilities

• Own group statutory reporting, financial statements and regulatory returns for Australia and New Zealand.
• Lead external audit planning, evidence coordination and findings resolution.
• Set and maintain group accounting policy and provide technical guidance on complex matters.
• Own group consolidation, intercompany eliminations, multi-currency translation and reconciliation standards.
• Certify consolidated results for Group CFO and country CFOs.
• Own the finance control framework, internal controls register and financial risk governance.
• Lead the integrity of the chart of accounts and reporting hierarchies.
• Oversee sustainability and climate-related disclosures governance and controls.
• Collaborate with Finance Operations, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and other teams to improve close quality.
• Drive opening balance reconciliations and Oracle Cloud Fusion transition activities.
• Develop finance function capability and lead direct reports.

Skills

CA qualification

IFRS knowledge

Consolidation / FCCS

ERP / EPM experience

Audit liaison

Multi-currency reporting

Leadership

Technical accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA qualification

Tools

FCCS

HFM

Job description

Group Financial Controller

• Play a critical leadership role in one of Australia's largest transport operators.
• Partner directly with executive leaders, including the Group CFO, while influencing financial governance across Australia and New Zealand.
• Join a business that is growing, evolving and investing heavily in its systems, processes and people.
• Melbourne location with true flexibility on offer

About the Role

As Group Financial Controller, you will own the integrity of Kinetic's consolidated financial results across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Group CFO, you will lead statutory, external and sustainability reporting, technical accounting, group consolidation and the financial control framework. You will provide trusted financial stewardship across a complex, multi-entity and multi-currency environment, ensuring results are accurate, defensible and delivered on time.

Joining during a significant finance transformation, you will also play a key role in the transition to Oracle Cloud Fusion, including validating the consolidation environment, leading conversion reconciliations and delivering Kinetic's first statutory close in Oracle.

What You Will Do

• Own group statutory reporting, financial statements and regulatory returns across Australia and New Zealand.
• Lead the external audit relationship, including audit planning, evidence coordination and resolution of findings.
• Set and maintain group accounting policy and provide technical guidance on complex or judgemental matters.
• Own the group consolidation and close process, including intercompany eliminations, multi-currency translation and reconciliation standards.
• Certify the consolidated financial result for the Group CFO and country CFOs.
• Own the finance control framework, internal controls register and financial risk governance.
• Lead the integrity and governance of the chart of accounts and associated reporting hierarchies.
• Oversee the integrity, controls and audit readiness of sustainability and climate-related financial disclosures.
• Partner with Finance Operations, Finance Systems, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Sustainability and commercial finance teams to improve close quality and consistency.
• Lead conversion and opening balance reconciliations and support Kinetic’s transition to Oracle Cloud Fusion and FCCS.
• Develop technical capability across the finance function and provide leadership to direct reports.

What You Will Need

• CA qualification with strong post-qualification experience in group reporting or financial control.
• Extensive statutory reporting experience within a large, complex, multi-entity and multi-currency organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and relevant local statutory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated technical accounting expertise, including preparing position papers on complex and judgemental matters.
• Hands-on experience with a consolidation platform such as FCCS, HFM or an equivalent system.
• Proven experience developing financial controls and reconciliation frameworks within a complex ERP environment.
• The confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders, country CFOs and external auditors.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively across functions in a fast-paced, complex organisation.
• ERP or EPM implementation experience, Oracle Cloud Fusion or FCCS exposure, and sustainability reporting experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience in an asset-intensive industry such as transport, infrastructure or utilities would be advantageous

About us:

At Kinetic, we don't just move people - we're creating the positive change our planet needs. As a leader in sustainable transport, we're committed to creating cleaner, safer, and greener environments for generations to come.

Our size and scale give our people real opportunities to learn, grow, and progress in their careers. Calm, positive and respectful team players thrive here. Our people embrace change and are encouraged to stretch their comfort zone while making a difference. We challenge each other to be our best.

We're driven by respect, diversity and genuine connection. From networking groups to community partnerships and volunteering, our camaraderie naturally brings people together. Our energy and dedication keep communities moving and our people growing.

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service.