Group Financial Reporting Manager

MPAU Finance; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Group Reporting Manager will oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards within a large multinational in Melbourne. This 12-month initial contract role starts immediately and suits a first-time mover to Manager level or a more experienced candidate with industry experience in a similar technical role.

The role will drive month-end, half-year and year-end reporting, provide technical accounting guidance, manage the year-end audit, and lead

Qualifications

• Qualifications in accounting or finance, such as CA or CPA.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in financial reporting within an inventory or stock-based environment.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver consolidated financial reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and group reporting requirements.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, half-year and annual financial reports for key stakeholders.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the business, supporting complex transactions, accounting policies and reporting matters.
• Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of reporting obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting processes, controls and systems.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide accurate financial insights and support informed decision-making.
• Assess and implement new accounting standards, ensuring compliance and best-practice governance.
• Contribute to finance transformation and strategic projects aimed at enhancing reporting capability and efficiency.

Skills

CA/CPA

Technical accounting

Inventory reporting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Group Reporting Manager will oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards within the Consumer sector. This 12-month initial contract role will start immediately and be suitable for a first time mover Manager or Senior Manager or alternatively a more experienced individual with industry experience in a similar technical role.

Michael Page has partnered with a blue chip ASX Listed organisation based in Melbourne.

The organisation is a large, complex multinational business going through an exciting period of growth and transformation & change.

Description

The role of Group Reporting Manager will be responsible for:

• Prepare and deliver consolidated financial reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and group reporting requirements.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, half-year and annual financial reports for key stakeholders.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the business, supporting complex transactions, accounting policies and reporting matters.
• Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of reporting obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting processes, controls and systems.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide accurate financial insights and support informed decision-making.
• Assess and implement new accounting standards, ensuring compliance and best-practice governance.
• Contribute to finance transformation and strategic projects aimed at enhancing reporting capability and efficiency.

Profile

A successful Group Reporting Manager should have:

• Qualifications in accounting or finance, such as CA or CPA.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in financial reporting within an inventory or stock based environment
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.

Job Offer

• Attractive salary package
• Permanent, stable role within an inventory or stock based environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.