Financial Controller

Job no: 516538
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Gold Coast
Categories: Finance

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G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 400 centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 40,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations where we are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our family of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office team members. 

The Opportunity 

For this influential role we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead our finance team and drive our financial strategy.  Reporting into our Chief Financial Officer you will be a detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in ASX-listed environments managing financial performance and operations statutory financial and reporting compliance, managing risk and providing strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth. Demonstrated experience in a similar role within an Australian ASX Listed organisation is essential. 

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

  • Execute the Finance strategy for G8 including demonstrating financial market understanding  
  • Lead financial operational activities including financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury and other key finance matters 
  • Optimise financial operational performance and processes whilst managing risk and ensuring an appropriate control environment  
  • Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting including compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and to support dealings with investors, lenders and other stakeholders
  • Contribute to the financial planning process to deliver robust forecasts and budgets 
  • Contribute to the capital management strategy for the Group to deliver it in line with the Group’s strategy  

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience

  • A degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field with CPA or CA equivalent  
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role in an ASX-listed environment  
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and financial analysis 
  • Proficiency in financial management software and tools   
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
  • Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

  • Competitive salary package
  • Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
  • Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
  • Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
  • Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
  • Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business. 

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