## Financial ControllerApplylocations: Sydney, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ-25752**The Role****Fisher & Paykel is one of Australasia's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique.****Driven by our brand values of being real, sustainably minded, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand**.**About the Role**We are looking for an experienced and commercially savvy **Financial Controller** to join our Finance team, reporting directly to the **Chief Financial Officer**. This is a key leadership role responsible for high-level financial reporting and analysis, cashflow management, taxation compliance, and strategic planning across our Australian appliance distribution business.You will act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, driving financial performance, reducing non-value-adding costs, and optimising return on investment.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead end-to-end **financial accounting, taxation, and compliance** for the Australian business* Drive the **monthly financial reporting** process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness* Manage **cashflow forecasting and cash management**, including USD forecasting with Group Treasury* Oversee **GST, FBT, and Income Tax returns**, Transfer Pricing, and all local taxation matters* Lead and manage the **annual financial audit** and maintain strong relationships with external auditors* Provide **financial insights and business partnering** to support strategic decision-making* Manage **Accounts Payable** processes, ensuring robust internal controls and efficient vendor management* Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6 direct reports (5 Financial Accountants & 1 AP Supervisor)**So who are you?****Experience & Qualifications*** 7–10+ years' experience in a similar financial leadership capacity* Commercial accounting experience within a **corporate head office or multinational environment*** Tertiary qualifications in Business, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or similar* **CA qualified** or equivalent**Skills & Competencies*** Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data* Proven expertise in **strategic forecasting, budgeting, and cost control*** Systems experience with **JDE, Cognos (or similar BI tools), and advanced Excel*** Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills* Demonstrated people leadership and coaching capability**Why Join Fisher & Paykel?*** Be part of a globally recognised, innovative brand* Collaborative and supportive leadership culture* Real opportunity to make a strategic impact on the Australian business* Work alongside passionate, high-performing teams**What we offer**We can give you the rare opportunity to move into a large, complex global organisation headquartered in NZ, where you will gain wide exposure across the business. This role has diverse and exciting challenges and the chance to continually learn and develop.Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development and excellent growth and progression opportunities, as a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products Apply now providing your CV and a cover letter.**How to Apply**If you are a results-driven finance leader ready to take on a high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you!**Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter through our careers portal.**From the grandest of ideas to the smallest of details, every day we're turning our passion into performance and improving life through good design**Here at Fisher & Paykel we're passionate about our customers and we care about the details. It's this passion that inspires us towards reaching our goal - to become the most human-centred appliance brand in the world.**
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