Financial Controller

*About Goodman*
At Goodman, your career is more than just a job – it's about growth, innovation, and making a lasting impact. Whether you're building your career in property, data centres, finance, legal, or beyond, we value diverse perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about driving our business forward.

As providers of essential infrastructure for the digital economy, Goodman has been developing its data centre capability since 2005. Since then, we have grown to become a large owner of powered sites globally. Our global power bank of 5.0GW includes completed facilities, secured power and potential data centre projects across 13 major international cities. This has been built up over time through our expertise in securing land, planning and power in highly sought after locations in major global cities.

*Financial Controller At Goodman:*
The role sits within the Australian Finance team, working closely with the Head of Finance – Australia, and involves managing a dedicated team of accountants. This position is pivotal in overseeing the management and financial reporting, ensuring tax compliance, and handling the capital management components of the Goodman Australia Industrial Partnership (GAIP) and its Joint Ventures, Goodman Group's largest Partnership. This role is integral to maintaining the financial integrity and operational excellence of GAIP, contributing to its continued success and growth.

*Day To Day:*

• Management Reporting and Ledger Control: Oversee month-end preparations, including fee calculations, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly results review.
• Statutory Reporting and Financial Compliance: Lead the preparation of half-annual and annual financial statements and manage the external audit process.
• Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure trust distribution models, distribution statements, and payments are prepared quarterly.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the Investment Management, Property and Development teams to prepare accurate and timely budgets and forecasts.
• Treasury, Capital, and Financial Risk Management: Ensure daily bank reconciliations, manage cash flow forecast models and participate in capital management activities.
• Team and Business Leadership: Lead the Finance team to deliver core objectives while adhering to the Finance Team Charter.
• Technology Initiatives: Engage with the Technology Centre of Excellence team for Finance initiatives, including automated reporting and forecasting tools.
• Operational Finance: Support commercial and legal teams in structuring and advising on transactions.

*Knowledge, Experience, And Skill Requirements:*

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CA/CPA qualified.
• Strong leadership skills, experience managing teams.
• Experience: At least 8-10 years in an accounting role within a large and complex business, preferably within the property industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing demands with a high level of proactivity and self-motivation.

Why Join Us?

• Visible Role: This position offers high visibility within the organisation, allowing you to work closely with senior leadership and make a significant impact on the financial strategy and operations of GAIP.
• Complex and Dynamic Environment: You will be part of a complex and dynamic environment, dealing with a diverse range of financial activities and challenges. This role will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your skills and experience in a multifaceted setting.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. You will have access to ongoing training and development programs to help you achieve your career goals.
• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We foster a supportive work culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

*The Benefits*
At Goodman we know that our people are integral to our company success. That's why we have implemented some fantastic benefits for all to experience, these include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Study assistance for postgraduate and undergraduate courses
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Eligibility to participate in Goodman's share scheme
• Wellness program that focuses on the health and wellbeing, including exercise classes, meditation, yoga, social events, exclusive discounts, cooking classes, financial wellbeing seminars and more.

About Goodman
Goodman is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centres in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy.

We're a collaborative team with a shared vision to make the world a better place for our customers, our investors, our people, and the communities we operate in. We value innovation, integrity, determination, and sustainability, and our purpose is simple: to make space for greatness in everything we do.

Goodman encourages innovation at every level. We seek individuals who are eager to challenge conventional thinking, drive change, and develop new ideas that contribute to a sustainable and successful business. Your creativity and forward-thinking approach can make a tangible difference today and long into the future.