- Senior
- Ufficio in Melbourne
Some roles allow you to be more impactful than others. CFC are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to join our growing global Finance team, based out of our Melbourne office.
As our first Australia-based Financial Controller you'll provide financial management, strategic insights, and operational support to CFC Australia's insurance underwriting business, helping manage and drive our significant growth plans. Additionally, you'll oversee all accounting, controls, and tax for the entire of CFC Australia's operations (including a Cyber Security company and nascent Claims entity), ensuring regulatory compliance and managing external audits. This role involves close collaboration with Group Finance based out of our global HQ in London
As our first Australia-based Financial Controller you'll provide financial management, strategic insights, and operational support to CFC Australia's insurance underwriting business, helping manage and drive our significant growth plans. Additionally, you'll oversee all accounting, controls, and tax for the entire of CFC Australia's operations (including a Cyber Security company and nascent Claims entity), ensuring regulatory compliance and managing external audits. This role involves close collaboration with Group Finance based out of our global HQ in London
Key Responsibilities
- Provide financial management support to the Managing Director and Management of CFC Australia, ensuring appropriate financial input and advice is provided to help manage the business day-to-day and to ensure profitable growth.
- Lead the CFC Australia annual budgeting and periodic forecast processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic objectives.
- Conduct financial analysis and performance reviews to identify opportunities for cost control and revenue optimisation.
- Collaborate with senior management and department heads to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
- Develop, implement and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Support the CFC Group develop and roll-out an Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework.
- Manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, including those related to Insurance Broking Accounting (IBA) for CFC Australia.
- Ensure appropriate finance resources with the required skills and experience are in place to deliver the requirements of the function. Ensure timely recruitment of new or replacement team members as required.
- Manage the Australia Finance team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring adherence to all CFC policies and procedures.
- Lead and mentor finance team members, fostering a high-performance culture and professional growth
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
So, what kind of professional profile do we think would be most successful in this role? To be considered for the Financial Controller position, you should hold a professional accounting qualification, such as CPA, and have studied a related field to degree level or equivalent. The ideal candidate well have;
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, fostering collaboration and development.
- Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organisational skills.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Why You’ll Love Working at CFC
We are proud winners of Top Insurance Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024 and 5-Star Diversity, Equity & Inclusion awards (Insurance Business Australia). All employees enjoy:
- At CFC, we’re committed to your development – enjoy access to a range of company-funded training programs and learning initiatives designed to support your growth and career progression.
- Flexible, hybrid working week;
- Our ‘Excellence Program’ which encourages and rewards a culture of high-performing individuals and teams;
- ‘You Do You Day’ – an annual additional leave today to do something that brings you joy;
- Commitment-free social club, with monthly in-office catch ups and quarterly events to get to know your colleagues better;
- Annual end of financial year and end of calendar year events, in addition to social club arrangements;
- Optional annual charity volunteering day, facilitated by us;
- 3 additional personal leave days per year – for whatever you need;
- Flexible public holidays – to celebrate our diversity you can “Swap” 2 public holidays for a more culturally significant day to suit you;
- Apply to work remotely for up to 3 months per year; and
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter clearly outlining how your experience aligns with the criteria listed above, along with your resume.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
