Financial Controller

Job Description:

Financial Controller Pet Nutrition

Excellent leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Pet Nutrition Australia & NZ where you will lead robust accounting and control processes, delivering actionable financial insights that support global and Segment-specific programs under the CFO's strategic direction.

You will also bear responsibility for maintaining the integrity and completeness of reported results, ensuring a high standard of accounting accuracy (Quality of Accounts).

Key Responsibilities

• Use expertise to interpret accounting practices, assess impact and enforce compliance
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate and complete financial information, financial statements and reports for Pet Nutrition Segment
• Oversee implementation of controls framework, controls testing plan and execution, co-lead governance & control agenda with CFO and GMs
• Partner with non-finance functions at unit level that may impact finance (e.g., sales, supply)
• Own relationship with Shared Service Provider to ensure adherence to accounting standards and accuracy of accounting information
• Ensure all other financial and operational aspects of the business are compliant with local, federal, and global regulations, and effectively manage risk (e.g. tax, audits, insurance, etc.)
• Lead accounting for special projects, transformations, and other ad hoc business requests and support the implementation of new systems or business models.

What we are looking for:

• A proven track record in managing complex financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional analytical skills are crucial, enabling them to interpret data effectively and provide strategic insights to drive business decisions
• Good policy, process, and control-orientation and experience with the ability to drive standards
• Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential.

What can you expect from Mars?

Mars will provide you with genuine career progression focusing on you and your career goals. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. A global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance, with the opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs.

Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through on our sustainable generation plan. A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.