Financial Controller in Docklands, Victoria at Oxford University Press

Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Docklands, VIC, AU, 3008
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
Division: Group Finance
Department: Finance

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Financial Controller to join our team for delivering a first-class financial accounting service, meeting all statutory financial/reporting and taxation requirements, and leading an ongoing programme of improvement to systems, reporting and processes in line with best practice. As the 2nd In charge to the Commercial & Finance Director, they will assist with ad hoc analysis and provide support across the quarterly forecast and annual budget process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor and empower the Financial Team including Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Receivable and Payroll in accordance with OUP policies and procedures
• Assist the Commercial & Finance Director in long term planning and short-term objectives setting of the Finance team
• Implement new working practices and managing change effectively
• Ensure revenue assurance in relation to interbranch licensing of ANZ content
• Responsible for the preparation and reporting of monthly accounts for ANZ in accordance with local and Group Finance requirements
• Ensure accurate and on time completion of accounts that are prepared with adherence to financial reporting standards and Group Accounting Policies
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with variances reviewed and concerns reported to Commercial & Finance Director
• Fulfil statutory requirements including Accounts, External Audit and ATO Lodgements
• Represent OUPANZ with important third parties including, bankers, auditors, copyright agency, customers, and government statutory authorities
• Work closely with internal stakeholders regarding analysis and interpretation of financial information including, senior management team and departmental heads
• Represent ANZ Finance on key projects and initiatives actively contributing and leading the way to successful completion
• Ensure strong cash flow and working capital management and adherence to Treasury policies, such as FX Hedging, Cash and Liquidity, and Overseas Counterparty

About You

Essential:

• Qualified accountant and a member of either CA or CPA
• At least 5 years of experience in managing a team, with proven track record of leadership, change management, tight control, and service delivery
• At least 8 years of experience in a senior financial accounting role
• Up-to-date understanding of financial reporting standards, tax and GST legislation
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting systems (ideally SAP), with an inherent interest in how systems work and how accounting entries are generated
• Understanding of internal controls, and commitment to compliance
• Extensive experience of projects, acting as Subject Matter Expert and/or project lead
• Demonstrable ability to partner with staff in the business, negotiating SLAs and working together to implement changes in processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of seniority and across different cultures

Benefits:

• Highly flexible working environment
• Two work-from-home days per week and rostered Friday afternoons off (fortnightly)
• Access to contemporary offices and facilities close to Southern Cross Station
• Varied learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to support Skyline Education Foundation through our Workplace Giving Program
• Comprehensive wellbeing program, including an EAP available to you and your family
• Other enterprise level benefits including Long Service Leave at 5 years, 2 days of paid Volunteering Leave and Study Leave per year and more

If you possess the right skills for this role and want to join our hardworking and motivated team, please submit your cover letter and full resume, telling us why you are the best person for the job, in one PDF. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion and ensures equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples and from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience, and community connections. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support your participation.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.