Financial Governance Specialist

17 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeGovernance Full time $170,000 - $190,000

Job Title: Financial Governance Specialist

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled professional to join our Finance team in a key leadership position. As Financial Governance Specialist, you will work closely with the Group Financial Controller to drive the development and implementation of financial policies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Policy Development & Implementation:
    • Manage the full policy lifecycle, from creation to review and implementation, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory compliance.
    • Communicate policies effectively through training, user guides, and system workflows to ensure seamless adoption.
  • Bid and Tender Management:
    • Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions to ensure fairness, achievability, and alignment with organisational requirements.
    • Collaborate with legal counsel on complex or high-risk contracts requiring specialist interpretation or advice.
    • Oversee tender processes, ensuring all contractual documents meet compliance and organisational standards.
  • Compliance Risk Management:
    • Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to financial processes and business operations, working with stakeholders to implement improvements and preventive measures.
    • Conduct periodic reviews and audits of business operations to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Issue Resolution & Investigation:
    • Lead fair and thorough investigations into policy breaches, engaging with relevant staff to understand the context, gather facts, and document findings clearly.
  • Reporting and Documentation:
    • Prepare and present compliance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Operational Compliance Support:
    • Monitor and support compliance with company policies related to banking, insurance, property, and asset management.
    • Oversee bank account controls, insurance renewals and claims, and ensure property and asset records are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Training and Collaboration:
    • Provide ongoing guidance and training to staff on compliance requirements, policies, and procedures to promote awareness and accountability across the organisation.
    • Foster strong working relationships with People & Culture and other business units to ensure alignment and consistency in compliance practices, training, and policy implementation.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in risk, compliance, audit, or finance, with a strong understanding of financial regulations and governance frameworks.
  • Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • CA or CPA qualified (preferred), ideally obtained through experience in an external audit or internal risk/compliance environment.
  • Prior experience in a professional services firm (e.g. audit, risk advisory, governance consulting) or corporate compliance function is highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to evolving business needs and ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing varied responsibilities concurrently.

What We Offer:

  • A globally respected brand and market leader with highly skilled technical and people managers across ANZ.
  • Internal progression opportunities.
  • Insurance benefits within the company superannuation plan.
  • Focus on employee wellbeing & Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Annual Salary Review process.
  • Onsite parking (available at each SMC location).

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