Chief Financial Operations Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Megaport Full time

About Megaport

Megaport is a leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), transforming the way IT gets connected. Our global presence allows us to collaborate with leading technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, and NYSE. As a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange, we maintain a lean and high-achieving team of over 250 members globally.

Our Team Culture

We foster a collaborative, supportive, and fun environment. Our team is made up of globally-positioned industry experts who lead by example. We prioritize our values, ensuring they are not compromised for commercial gain. Our employees are motivated, adaptable, persistent, hard-working, and dynamic.

The Role

The Chief Financial Operations Officer will oversee a team of accountants to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient consolidated management reporting. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. You will report to the Group Financial Controller and serve as a highly regarded 2IC, actively planning for the future of finance, identifying and solving inefficiencies, and utilizing technology to your advantage.

Main Responsibilities

  • Analysis & Reporting
  • You will oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial accounting processes across the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Fixed Assets.
  • Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, including reconciliations and consolidations.
  • Presents detailed financial results and analysis to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Financial Control & Compliance
  • You will manage, review, and improve processes and procedures, including associated policies.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to manage costs, cash flow, investments, and financial risk in the business.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls.
  • Liaise with external auditors, manage yearly insurance renewals, and ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met.
  • Team Leadership
  • You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance team skills, focusing on areas such as financial reporting, compliance, and analysis.
  • Ad-hoc Project Work
  • Collaborate with the Financial Systems team to improve the ERP system and data collection and presentation.
  • Conduct projects and analyses as required by senior management, providing actionable recommendations based on findings to inform decision-making and strategic direction.

Requirements

  • A degree in a business-related discipline and accreditation with CA/CPA or equivalent is essential.
  • Previous experience in a Group Finance role in a listed, global business or a managerial role within a Big 4 or Mid-tier auditing firm.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver clear accounting and reporting advice within the finance team as well as non-finance teams.
  • Ability to work within a team and independently to resolve complicated accounting and financial reporting issues.
  • Ability to research and provide relevant technical guidance to solve complex accounting problems.
  • Process improvement mindset with a clear focus on improving accounting processes and uplifting financial reporting through the Group, both within half-year/year-end and through the year.
  • Focus on collaboration and bringing both the Corporate Reporting Team and Management Reporting Team together to solve difficult financial accounting and reporting problems.
  • The ability to grasp complex issues and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
  • Passion for delivering high-quality financial reporting, which provides high confidence and quality insights to management.
  • Eagerness to learn and develop own technical knowledge and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A strong analytical mindset with a meticulous eye for detail, whilst still being able to see the longer strategic vision for the Group.
  • Mentoring and coaching skills with the senior and junior accountants and the ability to inspire a team.
  • Previous experience with Dynamics 365 ERP will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Package ($120,000 - $180,000 per annum)

• Flexible working environments

• Birthday Leave

• Generous study and training program + 5 days paid study leave

• Additional Leave via Purchased Annual Leave Scheme

• Health and Wellness Program



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