Group Financial Controller

Vor 3 Tagen


City of Yarra, Österreich Vela APX Vollzeit

Full time

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Vela Software Group is one of the operating groups of Constellation Software Inc. CSI is listed on the Toronto stock exchange (CSU) and acquires, manages, and builds industry specific software companies across the globe, providing them with strategic guidance and financial security.

Vela APX is a division of Vela Software which manages the acquisitions and operations for a portfolio of vertical market software companies across the world. Vela APX is headquartered out of Brisbane, Australia.

About the role

We are looking for an energetic and driven Portfolio Financial Controller – Hard Goods/Financial Services, ideally based in either Melbourne or Brisbane. Reporting directly to the Portfolio Director, this role will support the PD and the Business Unit Leaders by providing overall leadership for all portfolio financial and compliance activities.

This key role currently has 2 direct reports, with a wider finance team of about 10 located around the world.

Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities for this role will include:

  • Deliver pro-active, professional financial and decision support to the Portfolio Director, Business Unit Leaders, and Vela at national and international level
  • Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and analytics; direct the finance department in revenue analysis and P&L monitoring, planning and forecasting
  • Support the business unit managers in forecasting, budgeting, pricing, planning and general commercial direction
  • Create and implement operational finance practices to drive sustainable improvements across the portfolio
  • Support the Portfolio Director with negotiation of business propositions, valuations, deal negotiations, and preparation of new acquisitions’ financials
  • Ensure a reliable system of internal controls are in place to adequately safeguard the company’s assets
  • Develop action plans to measure and analyse financial results, review business performance against forecasts and budgets, assist with corrective actions
  • Support the business units with the development of pricing structures, and assist in contractual relationships with customers and suppliers, proving commercial support as required
  • Lead the selection, management, and development of team members, building and maintaining a high performing team

About You

You will have a strong technical finance background, initiative to drive process improvement, and enjoy the challenges that come with leading a remote/hybrid global team. 

You will be able to demonstrate the following: 

  • Experience as a Financial Controller, CFO or equivalent, with team leadership experience.
  • Highly computer literate, with reference to accounting and management software and their application in a project-based, software engineering environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Comfortable interacting, informing, and motivating people at all levels of the organisation 
  • Ability to demonstrate agility and flexibility in overseeing a global portfolio
  • Solid business judgment capable of driving an organisation to the right results with a focused, action oriented, pragmatic approach
  • High degree of personal initiative and organisational agility to provide customer focused services and processes to non-financial managers and staff at all levels
  • Intellectual horsepower with a broad knowledge of software and information technology business models is an advantage
  • Exposure to business mergers and acquisitions is desirable

Why join Vela APX?

At Vela, we believe in taking care of our team. Here are some of the perks and benefits awaiting you: 

  • Enjoy work-life balance with our hybrid working arrangements
  • Unlock opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access a variety of benefits including Bonus Scheme, Company Superannuation Scheme, Employee Referral Scheme, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company where the focus is on new acquisitions. A competitive salary and bonus package is on offer.

Interested? Apply Now 

If you're interested in this exciting and challenging role, we would love to hear from you Apply now with an updated resume and a cover letter telling us why you are interested and what you can bring to the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

What's your expected annual base salary?

How many years' experience do you have as a financial controller?

Have you completed a qualification in accounting?

Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?

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