Financial Controller

• 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 for the Finance team.
• Implement new working practices and manage 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 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 the Commercial & Finance Director.
• Fulfill statutory requirements, including Accounts, External Audit, and ATO Lodgements.
• Represent OUP ANZ with important third parties, including bankers, auditors, copyright agencies, customers, and government statutory authorities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders regarding analysis and interpretation of financial information, including the senior management team and departmental heads.
• Represent ANZ Finance on key projects and initiatives, actively contributing and leading 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.

• Qualified accountant and a member of either CA or CPA.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing a team, with a 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.

• 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.

• 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.