Group Financial Reporting Manager

Michael Page; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting an ASX listed client in Melbourne to appoint a Group Reporting Manager. The role oversees consolidated reporting, statutory compliance and group governance in a large multinational. Initial 12-month contract with opportunities for ongoing engagement.

The role requires CA/CPA or equivalent, strong leadership, and extensive experience in financial reporting within inventory environments, partnering with senior leaders to drive insights and improvements.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading financial reporting in inventory/stock-based environments.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver consolidated financial reporting in line with statutory, regulatory and group requirements.
• Lead monthly, half-year and annual reporting for key stakeholders.
• Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions and policies.
• Manage year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes, controls and systems.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide accurate financial insights for decision making.
• Assess new accounting standards and ensure compliance and governance.
• Contribute to finance transformation and strategic reporting initiatives.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Team leadership

Financial reporting experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Finance systems proficiency

Education

CA/CPA

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.