Financial Controller

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, he/she will assist with financial analysis and will provide support across the quarterly forecast and annual budget process.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage, mentor and empower the financial accounting and control team 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 Volunteering Leave per year and more

Queries

Please contact suki.chan@oup.com with any queries relating to this position. A full job description is available upon request.

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