Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Perpetual Corporate Trust

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Financial Controller - Perpetual Corporate Trust

Join to apply for the Financial Controller - Perpetual Corporate Trust role at Perpetual Limited

• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave
  
• Flexible Work Environment: We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure work-life balance
  
• Be part of a brand that's been named Trustee of the Year 9 years running
  

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

Join a Leading Team at Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT)

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Finance, Strategy & Operation Division within Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT) a specialist business within the Perpetual Group. PCT is a market leader in fiduciary, custody, and digital solutions, with a strong presence in Australia and Singapore. We offer a unique suite of products designed to help our clients and the broader financial industry operate more effectively, efficiently, and securely. Our solutions address growing cybersecurity challenges while ensuring robust compliance. Domestic and global financial institutions rely on our corporate strength, commercial acumen, and deep expertise across debt markets, managed funds, and digital platforms. At PCT, we're committed to service excellence and enabling client success through innovation and integrity.

About the Role

The Financial Controller role is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management for the Perpetual Corporate Trust business including financial accounting, finance operations, finance systems, and controls, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role plays a crucial role in managing the company's financial health, implementing financial strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all financial accounting requirements, including statutory reporting, external audits, technical papers, and compliance with local and Group standards.
  
• Manage external audit processes to ensure clean audit opinions, prepare Board and Audit Committee papers, and oversee subsidiary audits and issue resolution.
  
• Develop and maintain financial policies and frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and Group Finance standards.
  
• Monitor and maintain cash flow, net assets, and working capital to meet ongoing regulatory obligations.
  
• Provide leadership to the Senior Manager of Operations across accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank accounts, month-end closure, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  
• Build and lead a team focused on maintaining finance systems and delivering timely, accurate data analytics and dashboards (e.g., PowerBI) for decision-making.
  
• Ensure compliance, embed effective controls, lead process improvements, manage internal audits, support ad hoc projects, and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
  

About you

We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings a proactive, continuous improvement mindset and we're interested in hearing from people who have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance and CA/CPA accreditation
  
• Proven experience (8+ years) in a senior financial management role, preferably as a Financial Controller or finance leadership roles
  
• Track record of leading and developing teams
  
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
  
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication, with the ability to influence senior leaders
  
• Experience leading and developing finance teams in dynamic, operational setting
  
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and delivering scalable solutions
  
• Project management experience, particularly in implementing systems or tools (e.g., general ledger systems, Tech 1, OneStream for forecasting)
  
• A record of successfully adapting to and implementing change
  
• A passion for driving efficiency and innovation across teams and processes
  
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and navigating change with confidence.
  

We love hearing from people who are inspired to shape the future with us. If you're excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
  
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
  
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development
  

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy
  
• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
  
• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
  

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing
• IndustriesFinancial Services, Funds and Trusts, and Investment Management

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