Divisional Controller

2 weeks ago

Yatala, Queensland, Australia Brickworks Limited Full time

Location:

Yatala

Employment Type:
SA - Salaried

Department:

MASONRY FINANCE

Salary:

Attractive Salary + Great Benefits + Sign-on bonus

Closing Date:
28/08/2023

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and confident Divisional Controller to join Brickworks team at our Austral Masonry office in Yatala, QLD. Reporting to the Finance Manager-Austral Masonry, your main responsibility will be to deliver management and financial accounting services to fulfill both Divisional and Corporate needs, as well as providing business partnering with the General Manager Austral Masonry, Queensland and the overall Masonry executive team.
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Duties include but are not limited to
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  • Prepare divisional profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, analysing variances to budget and forecast.
  • Ensure accurate and timely management accounts that meet business unit and Corporate Office requirements.
  • Coordinate and complete the monthend process, taking overall ownership of deliverables and communication with other divisions.
  • Manage weekly profit forecasts submitted to head office.
  • Fulfill all local compliance requirements (e.g., FBT, etc.).
  • Lead, direct, and develop financial staff to ensure accurate, ethical, and consistent activities according to regulations and standards.
  • Oversee the daytoday operations of the Queensland divisional finance function.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to prepare the Annual Budget.
  • Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts.
  • Handle ad hoc reporting and queries and contribute to special projects as required.
  • Provide support and assistance to operational staff, including state and plant managers.
  • Work with Auditors to conduct financial audits and implement audit recommendations.
  • Perform monthend reconciliation and account closing processes.

Success Requirements
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  • Bachelor of Finance or equivalent.
  • CA or CPA Qualified.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial and operational Management.
  • Proven experience in managing a successful team.
  • Demonstrated experience in tax compliance.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing financial reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake financial analysis to improve operational and financial performance.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

Why join us?
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  • We are proud to support and be associated with the Children's Cancer Institute (CCI).
  • We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
  • We are committed to supporting families and we have a company parental leave scheme.
  • Eligible employees will have the opportunity to be a part of the Brickworks Employee Share Plan.
  • We celebrate our employees success with a variety of awards, including Employee of the Year and Values Recognition Programs.
  • We invest in our employees development by offering ongoing education and training, along with career progression opportunities.
  • We also offer a range of support programs via our EAP provider, available to all staff and their immediate family members.

Who we are
Under the Brickworks Building Products umbrella are some of the world's best-known building material brands.

Our products include clay bricks and pavers, concrete masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, stone, cement, precast concrete panels, concrete and terracotta roof tiles, timber battens, terracotta façades and specialised building systems.


With a broad product portfolio and manufacturing and sales facilities across Australia and North America, Brickworks Building Products is uniquely placed to service the demands of the building industry.


Austral Masonry provides the workhorses of the construction industry with a collection of walling and landscaping solutions designed for use in residential and commercial construction.


By adding oxides and coloured sands to our mix of raw materials, we produce products with contemporary colours, textures and endless appeal.


With a well-established national presence, we have manufacturing facilities in key locations and sales offices in every state to serve our customers.


How to Apply
You will need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident to apply.