The Company This is a rare career moment. Join a substantial organisation that will soon be a top 50 ASX listed firm. The business is well funded, expanding, and backed by a leadership team that genuinely invests in developing its people. The career plan for this position is to become Group Financial Controller in 12-24 months. With hybrid working (3 days in office), modern systems and a culture that values collaboration and high standards, this role places you at the heart of a major transformation with direct access to senior executives and decision makers. You will report to a General Manager of Finance who is highly regarded for their commercial approach, technical depth and ability to develop talent. The Role You will own the Group's external reporting agenda and play a central role in preparing the organisation for life as a publicly listed company. The scope is broad, influential and suited to someone who thrives in environments where no two months look the same. Your key responsibilities include: Leading the preparation of statutory financial statements, accounting papers and audit workpapers (incl 4D, 4E, 4C) Driving interim and full year audit processes, including managing relationships with external auditors and advisors Building and embedding IPO-level reporting frameworks, governance structures and pro-forma financial information Leading the Group's mandatory climate reporting, ensuring high quality, auditable and investor ready disclosure Providing technical accounting advice across complex areas including business combinations, leases, impairment, share based payments and financial instruments Reviewing consolidated results, balance sheet, cash flow and key reconciliations Strengthening internal controls, policies and accounting standards application across the Group Contributing to major strategic and transformation projects across finance and the wider business Developing strong cross functional relationships and helping shape a high performance culture within the reporting team You will also lead at least one direct report and work as part of a close knit, high calibre finance function. Your Profile This role will suit a current Group Financial Controller in a mid-cap ASX listed environment or Group Finance Manager in a larger ASX, looking for a more complex business. CA qualified (required), with training from a domestic Big 4 chartered accounting firm Strong ASX reporting experience gained either through Big 4 audit then a group reporting role within a large, listed organisation. Comfort working in complex environments with technical accounting depth and high levels of quality and accuracy Proven ability to manage stakeholders at all levels while navigating tight reporting cycles Strong analytical capability, excellent attention to detail and confidence dealing with new standards, governance requirements and IPO level scrutiny Resilient, inquisitive and motivated by the chance to build something new and contribute to a large scale listing event Ambitious, with an interest in future succession pathways as the finance team grows post IPO This is a standout role for a technically strong finance professional who wants to shape the reporting landscape of a major business on the road to an IPO. The exposure, learning curve and long-term opportunities are exceptional. Apply Today Please send your resume to Will Cannaby at will.cannaby@roberthalf.com.au or apply by clicking on the apply button. Reference Number: 06800-0013345297. This is a hybrid role 3-4 days a week in the Sydney CBD based office. This is a hybrid position. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.
