Financial Controller

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference.

About the role

Are you ready to lead with impact? Reporting directly to the General Manager of Finance, this is a rare opportunity to take the reins of the Financial Control function.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you'll inspire and empower a large, talented team across Financial Accounting, Tax, Banking, Accounts Payable & Receivable, and Internal Audit. This is a strategic role where you will drive accuracy, efficiency, and innovation in our financial practices, ensuring we not only meet compliance standards but set new benchmarks in financial best practices.

As a leader of leaders this role goes beyond managing teams, it's about influencing your leaders, fostering strategic alignment, and building a culture of empowerment and accountability. Bring your strategic mindset, collaborative leadership style, and passion for continuous improvement to a role where your decisions will shape the financial future of Officeworks.

We believe in flexibility for our people, working in a hybrid working environment, based in our vibrant and sustainable Chadstone office.

As our Financial Controller, you will:

• Leads and inspires the Financial Accounting team to deliver accurate, timely, and technically sound management and statutory financial reports, ensuring full compliance and confidence in every figure.

• Drives excellence in tax reporting, overseeing the preparation, validation, and reconciliation of all taxation obligations with precision and compliance at the core.

• Oversees end-to-end Banking, Accounts Payable and Receivable operations, ensuring efficient, accurate supplier payments and proactive, timely collection from customers.

• Champions the design and execution of our Officeworks audit program, embedding robust controls and continuous improvement across all financial practices.

About you

You're an experienced CA/CPA-qualified leader who combines sharp technical expertise with a genuine passion for people and strategic leadership. You thrive on driving efficiencies and continuous improvement, always bringing a results-driven, solutions-focused mindset to the table. You're a mentor and coach at heart, dedicated to nurturing and growing your team's potential while inspiring them to achieve their best. In addition, you will have:

• Strong and demonstrated financial accounting experience (minimum 12 years)
• 5 years senior leadership experience working in a large complex organisation (retail is highly desirable)
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders from across the business
• Excellent knowledge of technical accounting standards and processes
• Good commercial skills with ability to Business Partner, enhance understanding and drive improvement
• Experience using SAP is essential with BW, OneStream and/or Blackline experience is highly desirable
• An ability to present detailed information in a simple and concise manner working with stakeholders at all levels

Our culture

It's all in a day's work when you're part of the Officeworks community – where you're not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:

• An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs.
• A key focus on wellbeing and safety.
• Generous discounts at Officeworks, Geeks 2 U, Bunnings, Kmart and Target.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.
• Industry leading Growing Families policy.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities.

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