Financial Controller

Join to apply for the Financial Controller role at ERM . ERM are hiring for a Financial Controller to oversee and manage the ANZ financial accounting and transactional teams. Staff management Lead, support and manage a team of 17 staff (6 direct) across Financial Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Weekly meetings with key staff. Provide guidance to staff on the day-to-day and any new processes. Co‑ordinate team to meet monthly and annual deadlines across all functions in the team. Payroll Review payroll year‑end submission with the payroll team. Co‑ordinate payroll preparation timing to line up with month‑end reporting. Ensure payroll processing and payments deadlines are met. Stakeholder engagement Provide financial information to the business as required for tender submissions. Provide sensitive information to HR as needed. Financial and statutory reporting Flash reporting – maintain the consolidated reporting file for the ANZ business with accurate information and updates. General ledger balance sheet reconciliation review. Compliance – ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Audit – coordinate the annual statutory audit, liaise with the external auditors, and ensure provision of timely and accurate audit schedules and documentation as required. Financial statement review and support. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all statutory obligations (tax and financial reporting), as well as internal process (monthly management reporting, payroll, etc). Analysis Provide information to the Finance Director on P&L and balance sheet movements. Provide support to the Finance Director and Management Accountant with transaction detail to assist with budgets and forecasts. Other HSBC administration – set up, amendments and organising approvals. HSBC KYC submissions as required. HSBC payment approvals (Accounts Payable, payroll and adhoc). ERM Foundation company secretarial duties. ERM Foundation financial statements, coordinate audit review and ACNC submission within deadline. Organise bank guarantees as needed, in line with ERM processes and approvals. Respond to business queries promptly and accurately. Business rationalisation duties as required. Provision of financial information for tenders and proposal support. Ad‑hoc tasks as required. Education/Training/Qualifications CPA or CA qualification is required. Staff management experience essential, experience with offshore staff management will be an advantage. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior role within a Finance organisation. Sound knowledge of IFRS and Australian accounting standards and regulations. Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Strong time‑management skills and ability to deal with changing demands. Ownership of the full function and recognising when to escalate issues. Preferred Attributes Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Experience in the consulting, engineering or professional services industries. Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools. Personal Leadership Passionate about developing own technical expertise and apply to business needs. Has high personal performance aspirations. Takes ownership of personal development. Respects others and different contributions. People Leadership and Development Health and safety: you see it, you own it. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback; takes on board lessons learned. Actively seeks clarity on what is expected. Client Relationships and Business Opportunities Listens accurately to understand internal client perspectives, needs and issues. Understands how technical output supports internal client’s commercial objectives. Well organized, flexible when required to meet internal client demands. Business Results And Performance Culture Responsibilities Consistently ensures delivery of quality work. Contributes effectively to team results through responsive and flexible behaviour. Understands and applies ERM’s code of ethics; operates with honesty, professionalism and integrity. Manages time effectively and utilizes self well. Who We Are As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status. 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