Senior Manager, Financial control – Enterprise

• Step into a global finance role with real impact
• Work across international subsidiaries in a dynamic ASX-listed group
• 12-month Max term Contract in a Hybrid working environment

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

Perpetual Asset Management is a global multi-boutique asset management business offering an extensive range of specialist investment capabilities through seven boutiques and brands in key regions globally. Within Australia, Perpetual and Pendal have a broad range of capabilities across Australian and global equities, credit, fixed income, multi-asset and ESG. We have a growing presence in the US, UK and Europe through our brands Barrow Hanley, Trillium, JO Hambro, Regnan, and TSW.

About the role

Join a high-performing Enterprise Finance team and help shape the future of global financial reporting and controls. This is a unique opportunity to build deep expertise in group consolidation, technical accounting, and risk management across a complex, multinational structure.

As a Senior Manager, Financial Control, you'll play a key role in enhancing the consolidation and reporting of the group, including international subsidiaries, and improving related processes and controls. You'll work closely with global finance teams, lead month-end close activities, and drive the implementation of key policies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver month-end close in line with a global close timetable
• Coordinate group-wide consolidation with international finance teams
• Design, implement and monitor key finance policies across the group
• Oversee the global finance risk matrix and drive continuous improvement
• Review key balance sheet reconciliations and maintain monthly consolidation
• Translate technical accounting advice into actionable insights
• Participate in the end-to-end external audit process
• Design and implement a robust global finance intercompany matrix

What We're Looking For:

• CPA or CA qualified
• Proven experience in complex ASX-listed groups
• Strong understanding of accounting standards including IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience working with foreign subsidiaries and integrating acquisitions
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Strong finance systems experience
• A self-starter who can operate independently and take ownership of outcomes
• A natural coach and mentor who enjoys developing team capability
• Deep technical accounting expertise, with confidence applying complex standards
• Clear and confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels, both written and verbal
• Highly organised, especially when working under pressure and tight deadlines
• Disciplined approach to financial control, with exceptional attention to detail

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.