Strategic Financial Controller — FP&A, Treasury & Workday Lead

RSM US LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the Group Finance function, reporting to the Director of Group Finance. You will manage financial accounting, FP&A and treasury, while partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic financial planning and robust controls.

The role requires CA qualification, 3+ years in a senior finance role, and strong leadership and communication skills, with responsibility across external reporting and Workday configuration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a senior role leading finance teams
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills
• High level communication skills both written and verbal
• Highly organised both in relation to personal and team activities
• Ability to operate at all levels including at a transactional level where required
• Strong decision making skills
• Excellent analytical skills with sound business acumen

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including treasury, FP&A, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial accounting
• Oversee timely delivery of key financial reports with guidance to the team
• Lead the annual budgeting process with robust plans for the Executive Board
• Partner with business units to translate financial insights into actionable initiatives
• Ensure external reporting, taxation and bank covenant reporting is accurate and timely
• Design, implement and maintain robust internal controls across key financial processes
• Serve as the Workday ERP Finance module lead and drive process improvements
• Oversee financial forecasts, analysis and commentary for the Director of Group Finance
• Lead treasury activities including cash flow forecasting and currency transactions
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching and feedback

Skills

Stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Finance leadership

Analytical skills

Decision making

Organisational skills

Education

CA or equivalent

Degree Qualified

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

RSM Australia is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the Group Finance function, reporting to the Director of Group Finance. You will manage financial accounting, FP&A and treasury, while partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic financial planning and robust controls.

The role requires CA qualification, 3+ years in a senior finance role, and strong leadership and communication skills, with responsibility across external reporting and Workday configuration.