Finance Controls Manager (Group) - 12M Fixed-Term Contract
Sydney
Play a pivotal role uplifting Zip's Finance risk and control environment
Partner with teams across Finance, Tech and Operations to strengthen key financial reporting controls
Hybrid working from our Sydney HQ in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Write your story with a career at Zip
This 12-month contract is an opportunity to shape the foundations of Zip's risk and control framework at a pivotal stage of maturity. Sitting at the heart of our Finance function, you'll bring expertise, curiosity and influence to strengthen internal controls, support the journey toward SOX compliance, and uplift the operational processes that underpin our financial reporting. Your work will make a meaningful, lasting impact on Zip's future as part of a high-visibility role with exposure across the business.
What you'll own
Develop and deliver the uplift of Zip's first line risk and control environment across the Finance function
Collaborate with teams in Financial Control, FP&A, Tax and Treasury to build high-quality process documentation including flowcharts, process narratives and Risk and Control Matrices
Partner with Zip's Risk and Compliance team plus control owners across Product, Technology and Operations to identify improvements and uplift key financial reporting controls
Work closely with regional teams to ensure consistency in risk and control practices and knowledge-sharing
Drive enhancements to control processes by working with Zip IT, leveraging automation tools, workflow platforms and AI-powered solutions
Manage relationships with external auditors and consultants throughout audit engagements
Establish audit-preparedness protocols and scalable documentation standards
Track and report on control readiness, uplift activities and remediation progress
Act as the subject matter expert for risk and controls within Finance, including providing training on risk management and SOX compliance
What you'll bring to the team
CA or CPA qualification, or an international equivalent
Experience gained over approximately 6 to 10 years in finance or external audit, ideally with exposure to Big 4 environments
Background in SOX compliance, including design, implementation and ongoing management
Strong understanding of Risk and Control Matrices, walkthroughs, testing documentation, remediation plans and controls monitoring
Clear and compelling communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
Confidence working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
An ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders
A mindset built on curiosity, problem solving and continuous improvement
Experience within fintech, payments or BNPL environments is an advantage
Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance platforms is useful
A mindset that embraces AI and new tools to adapt, learn and grow.
An aptitude for identifying and managing risks. Whether you are a People Manager or an Individual Contributor, we are all leaders at Zip, therefore effective risk management is important to how we run our business and part of all our roles.
Our values in your DNA. Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game.
What you'll get in return
As we write this next exciting chapter in our story, we will continue to move at pace and embrace change. For you, this might mean opportunities to learn new skills with hands-on experience, broader responsibilities, or the buzz of seeing your work impact customers faster.
Zip is a place where you'll get out exactly what you put in. When you join the team, we'll do our best to make sure you can be yourself and surround yourself with smart, friendly colleagues and leaders who have your back, so that you can make the big things happen.
Zipsters tell us these are just some of the best things about working here. You'll also receive:
25 days paid leave annually, including birthday leave and quarterly wellbeing days
Family support policies including miscarriage bereavement leave and domestic violence leave
Mental health and wellness initiatives, free access for you and family members to our EAP service Sonder, discounted private health insurance, and great rates on fitness sessions through ClassPass
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Fee-free Zip products, and discounts with Zip merchant partners
Team social events, epic offices, free breakfast daily and weekly free lunches in Sydney and Melbourne
Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers
We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status and everything else that makes you unique. Equally, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know if there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.
And finally...get to know us
Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products. Operating in two core markets – Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US – Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants. We're proud to be a values-led business and our values – Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game – guide us in everything we do.
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Building for Diversity, Inclusion and Balance (ANZ)
At Zip we are passionate about building for diversity, inclusion and balance so we can bring out the best in all Zipsters; existing and new. That's why we have launched a dedicated DEI strategy called "Building for Balance". To help us achieve this we're committed to continuously monitoring our progress, learning from our people and trying new things so we can build a truly diverse and inclusive team. We would love your help by taking part in this anonymous survey which will help us evaluate our efforts. This is completely voluntary and not taking part will have no impact on your job application. All information is anonymous and not connected to your name or job application and will be kept secure and used solely to evaluate our diversity and inclusion programs.
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