Financial Controller - Temp - Immediate Start

Job title : Financial Controller - Temp - Immediate Start
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : Daily Rate
Contact name : Tom Clarke
Contact email : tclarke@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1093438
About the role

This is a key leadership role looking after the financial control function reporting to the well-regarded CFO. Managing a small diverse team, you will be a hands-on operator responsible for the overall financial management of the organisation from a reporting, cash flow and financial management perspective. You will be responsible for setting overall financial policy and systems with an overarching vision of process improvement to ensure best practice.

Duties

  • Oversee the financial control team and help drive improvements in financial reporting
  • Manage P&L, balance sheet & cash flow in accordance with AASB and audit requirements
  • Manage the month-end timetable ensuring accurate and timely deliverables
  • Ownership of GL accounts and reconciliations in-line with external audit expectations
  • Lead the development and maintenance of financial accounting policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the preparation of board, regulatory and statutory reports
  • Conduct half yearly reviews with equity stakeholders
  • Manage tax compliance (GST, Income Tax, FBT, BAS, Franking Credits), with assistance from external advisors
  • Prepare group insurance & risk reviews
  • Responsible for banking covenant management, reporting and forecasting
  • Responsible for dividend management and forecasting
  • Drive process improvement by automation of manual tasks and identify asset outsourcing opportunities
Skills and Experience
  • CA / CPA Qualified
  • 10+ years finance experience across large finance functions
  • Strong leadership skills with a growth mindset
  • Excellent communication to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders
  • Self-motivated to drive function improvement
Benefits
  • Opportunity to go permanent
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Convenient CBD location
About the company
This company is an industry leading Australian healthcare services provider focused on delivering workforce solutions and direct care to support people in need. PE backed, this national organisation is expecting continued double-digit growth both organically and through acquisition. With a continued focus on internal improvement, this growth will be supported through planned investment in systems, processes, and talent.