Financial Controller

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• Fast paced industry and work with a dynamic team

About the Role

Are you a dynamic financial professional eager to take your career to the next level as a Financial Controller? Or are you an experienced financial manager interested in joining a high growth ASX listed company in a fast-paced industry? Racing and Sports is thrilled to offer an exciting permanent role where you'll be a vital part of our high performing Finance team

In this pivotal position, you'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, managing multiple subsidiaries and oversee a wide range of financial functions to support the achievement of our financial and strategic goals.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee all financial and management accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance with ASX, ATO and other regulatory requirements.

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, half-year and annual financial reports.

• Prepare and manage external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure compliance and clean audit opinions.

• Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to.

• Support the CFO and executive leadership team with financial strategy, planning, and risk management.

• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis as required to support business decision-making, capital investment, and Mergers and Acquisitions & other operational

and strategic activities .

• Assist in investor relations, including financial presentations and announcements to the market.

• Working in partnership with our expert external advisers and the CFO

manage the compliance and other requirements for RAS's claims through the Federal Governments Research and Development incentive grant program.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, treasury, insurance and tax functions.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation in financial processes.

• Partner with the CFO to deliver the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals.

• Monitor financial performance against budget and report on variances with strategic insights.

• Proactively identify initiatives and opportunities in partnership with the CFO and RAS Executive team to help RAS deliver on its strategic and financial goals.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 7 years' of broad experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a manager or leadership role.

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Commerce or relevant (CPA / CA advantageous)

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and up-to-date understanding of Australian Accounting Standards. Understanding of ASX Listing Rules or ASX environment will be

an advantage, but it is not essential.

• Demonstrated success in managing financial control functions, month-end and full year reporting, and audits in complex business environments.

• Experience in taxation, compliance and investor reporting and regulatory disclosures.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work co-operatively and positively with other departments and senior management to achieve financial goals. Efficient in managing time and prioritising

tasks to meet deadlines in a professional and co-operative manner.

What we offer

At Racing and Sports, we are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment. Please see what RAS has to offer to their staff, link is here: https://racingandsports.company/careers/

About us

Racing and Sports is a leading provider of innovative data, technology and digital media solutions and services to the sports and entertainment industry. With a strong focus on innovation and customer success, we are dedicated to empowering our clients to achieve their strategic goals. Racing and Sports is an established leader in our field in Australia, we have a strong presence in the UK, a diverse range of high-profile international clients and we recently completed an acquisition in Hong Kong which should position us for a period of high growth in Asia. Join us on our exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of data and technology in the industry.

TO APPLY

Take the leap and be part of a team where your expertise truly matters Apply today to shape your future with Racing and Sports, we encourage you to apply now or for a confidential chat reach out to Head of HR, Roma, at [emailprotected] to arrange this. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in Australia (fulltime rights) and be willing to undergo a Criminal Background Check as a pre-requisite to employment. Racing and Sports is an equal opportunity employer, whereby all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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