Financial Controller
3 days ago
Ready to bring passion into your career?
A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d'être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".
Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.
Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.
Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story? We are looking for a Financial Controller, ANZ based in Sydney.
The role:
As the
Financial Controller for Australia & New Zealand
, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, corporate accounting, reporting, compliance, and tax planning for the business. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls, while acting as a trusted
business partner to leadership and local functions
.
This role carries responsibility for financial reporting, FP&A, compliance, treasury, legal, and internal controls for our three legal entities across ANZ. You will also play a key role in risk management and governance, ensuring sustainable growth and alignment with Group standards.
What you'll do:
Core Finance & Treasury
- Lead all accounting operations, including billing, AR/AP, bank processing, reconciliations, and cash management.
- Oversee full balance sheet accountability and ensure robust month-end and year-end close.
- Drive cash flow optimization, working capital management, and free cash flow delivery to meet Group requirements.
- Manage relationships with banks, ensuring effective oversight of debt facilities and transactional banking.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes; track variances and provide insights to management.
Financial Reporting & FP&A
- Ensure timely delivery of monthly and quarterly Group reporting for all ANZ legal entities.
- Lead FP&A, producing accurate and relevant management accounts and variance analysis for leadership.
- Oversee year-end statutory reporting, group consolidation requirements, and audit management.
- Deliver financial and business analysis to support decision-making and commercial strategies.
Compliance & Taxation
- Oversee preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
- Ensure timely completion of tax requirements, including income tax, GST, BAS, FBT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing.
- Manage external and internal audit processes, ensuring strong alignment with Group governance.
- Oversee insurance renewals and act as the local compliance champion within the Clarins Group compliance committee.
Legal & Risk
- Provide legal counsel to the Managing Director in partnership with external counsel and Group Legal.
- Oversee all corporate legal formalities, regulatory compliance, and secretarial duties.
- Lead risk management policies in alignment with corporate and regional audit teams.
- Monitor and enforce internal control policies across business operations.
Business Partnership
- Act as a strategic partner to local leadership, providing financial insights to drive growth and profitability.
- Collaborate with commercial, retail, supply chain, and HR teams to provide financial expertise and decision support.
- Coach and mentor finance team members, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
What you have:
- Education: CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience: 10–15 years of combined finance and accounting experience, with proven track record as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in GL, FP&A, treasury, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Experience in retail, FMCG, or inventory-driven industries preferred; audit firm background is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in leading finance teams and overseeing AR, AP, GL, and reporting.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Inclusive leadership style, strong business partnering skills, and ability to coach and mentor.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of consolidation software (HFM) and Workday is an advantage.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, positive attitude.
We have:
- Close to 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands
- Unique products and innovative services
- A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d'être
- A caring and inclusive corporate culture
- Development and training opportunities
- Attractive compensation and benefits
- A flexible work environment, with up to 2 days of remote working per week
If you are a collaborative leader with strong finance expertise and the drive to shape the ANZ business, join us.
At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA. We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
To learn more about our group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit
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