Group Financial Reporting Manager

Breville USA, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Team environment

ASX-listed company

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Employee discounts on products

Job summary

Breville Group is seeking a high-calibre finance leader to drive consolidation and external reporting for the Breville Group. You will lead a small team, work with senior management and the Board, and shape AI-enabled improvements across Group Finance, including governance, insurance and sustainability reporting.

The role offers broad exposure to a global ASX-listed business, with opportunities to influence finance transformation and strategic FP&A initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
• CA/ACA or CPA qualification
• Experience in large, complex ASX-listed clients or organisations advantageous
• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting knowledge
• Demonstrated practical AI experience to improve efficiency in finance processes
• Proven ability to lead a small team and work across global organisation

Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation and reporting of Group financial results to senior management, Board, Audit & Risk Committee and external stakeholders
• Lead Group Half Year and Full Year ASX reporting requirements and coordination of Annual Report
• Coordinate Board and Audit & Risk Committee reporting and stakeholder communications
• Oversee technical accounting matters and maintain Group accounting policies
• Manage external audit and half-year review with external auditors
• Coach and develop the Group Financial Reporting team
• Identify and implement AI-enabled reporting, automation and process improvements
• Review finance processes, systems and data transformation to improve efficiency and data integrity
• Oversee Group insurance portfolio and risk compliance
• Support sustainability reporting and climate-related disclosures
• Lead local statutory reporting across Group entities
• Support FP&A, budgeting and broader Group Finance initiatives

Skills

AI in Finance

Consolidation

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Communication with senior stakeholders

Leadership

Education

CA/ACA or CPA

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Consolidation software

Job description

About Breville

Over the past 90+ years Breville has grown to become an iconic global brand, deliveringkitchen products to over 70 countries around the globe. Breville enhancespeople’s lives through the delivery of brilliant innovation and thoughtfuldesign based on deep consumer insights, empowering people to do things moreimpressively or easily than they’d thought possible in their own home andultimately allowing them to “Master Every Moment”.

A career atBreville is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s more than working for aglobal leader; it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that impactspeople all over the world.

About the role

This is a broad Group Financeleadership role offering exposure well beyond traditional financial reporting.

Reporting to the GeneralManager, Global Finance and leading a small team, you will be responsible forthe timely and accurate consolidation and reporting of Breville Group'sfinancial results to senior management, the Board, Audit & Risk Committee andexternal stakeholders, including the ASX.

The role provides broad exposureacross our global business, with responsibilities spanning Group and externalreporting, technical accounting, audit, corporate governance, Group insurance,sustainability reporting and finance transformation.

AI, automation and continuousimprovement are an important part of how we operate within Group Finance. Weare looking for someone who is already applying AI practically in their workand can demonstrate how they have used it to improve the speed, efficiency andquality of financial reporting and analysis. You will play an important role inidentifying, designing and implementing further AI-enabled reporting andautomation opportunities across Group Finance.

The role would particularly suita high-performing Manager or Senior Manager currently within a Big 4 or leadingmid-tier accounting firm who is looking to move into commerce, or someone whohas recently made that transition and is looking for broader exposure within anASX-listed global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadthe consolidation and reporting of Group financial results, includingreporting to senior management, the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Leadthe Group's Half Year and Full Year ASX reporting requirements, includingAppendix 4D, Appendix 4E and coordination of the Annual Report.
• Coordinatepreparation of Board and Audit & Risk Committee reporting, managingkey stakeholders and reporting timelines.
• Leadtechnical accounting matters across the Group, including preparation oftechnical accounting papers and maintenance of Group accounting policies.
• Managethe annual external audit and half year review, working closely withexternal auditors and stakeholders across the Group.
• Lead,coach and develop the Group Financial Reporting team, creating anenvironment of collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Identify,design and implement AI-enabled reporting, automation and processimprovement solutions across Group Finance, including the continuedautomation of Board reporting.
• Regularlyreview finance processes, systems and data transformation opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting quality and data integrity.
• Managethe Group insurance portfolio, including annual renewals, claims andday-to-day insurance matters.
• Coordinatethe Group Risk Matrix and annual self-compliance process for reporting tothe Audit & Risk Committee.
• Supportthe Group's sustainability reporting requirements, includingclimate-related financial disclosures and associated assurance.
• Leadand review local statutory reporting requirements across relevant Groupentities.
• SupportFP&A initiatives, budgeting, analysis and broader Group Financeprojects as required.

We are looking for a high-calibre finance professional who combines strong technical accounting capability with commercial judgement, curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA/ACA or CPA quali fication.
• Strong professional accounting firm experience is highly regarded, ideally currently at Manager or Senior Manager level within a Big 4 or leading mid-tier firm, or having recently transitioned into a financial reporting / Group Finance role in commerce.
• Experience working with ASX-listed or other large, complex clients or organisations would be advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS and statutory reporting requirements, with ASX reporting experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated practical experience applying AI tools to improve the efficiency, speed and quality of finance processes, reporting and analysis, including automation of repeatable activities.
• A genuine interest in continuing to explore and apply AI, automation and emerging technologies within Finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and a high standard of data integrity.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting, consolidation and/or business intelligence systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior management and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a global organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, show initiative and manage multiple concurrent deliverables and deadlines across different time zones.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style and the ability to lead and develop a small team.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional financial reporting role and gain broad exposure across a global ASX-listed business. You will work closely with senior finance leadership and have exposure to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee, while playing an important role in how we continue to improve and transform Finance through AI, automation and better ways of working. You will also have the opportunity to lead and develop a small team and build experience across a breadth of areas beyond financial reporting, including technical accounting, corporate governance, insurance, sustainability and FP&A.

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation package
• A fun and rewarding team environment
• Opportunity to work for an Australian Stock Exchange listed company
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave policy
• Employee discounts of up to 40% on all our electrical products
• Corporate health andwellness benefits

Please note Breville Group will never ask applicants through email, phone, text message, or direct message on social media to provide identity documents, personal details, or financial information such as bank details.

Breville Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.