Director of Financial Control and Analysis

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Director of Financial Control and Analysis to lead the next phase in the development of the financial control function of our client's Regional Corporate and Institutional Banking division. This role offers the chance to work within a globally recognised financial group, committed to making a difference for every client, organisation, and community they serve. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape their career path, with an emphasis on innovation, speed, and agility.

What you'll do:

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial management reporting in compliance with Bank policy and standards
• Lead the development and implementation of robust control frameworks governing performance measurement
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly closing processes
• Lead efforts to streamline the financial close process
• Act as a key participant in strategic projects (e.g., system upgrades, regulatory changes, M&A activity), providing financial control insights to ensure that financial data and reporting processes align with strategic goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide financial expertise in decision-making and to ensure effective communication of financial performance across the bank.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technical accounting matters and provide guidance on complex issues, such as the treatment of new products, mergers & acquisitions, and regulatory changes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on improving financial controls and optimizing financial governance framework.
• Lead and develop a high-performing financial control team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Work with other finance teams, including FP&A, Treasury, and Risk, to ensure financial data is aligned and supports both strategic decision-making and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly closing processes, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Lead efforts to streamline the financial close process, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and reducing the time and complexity of financial reporting.

What you bring:

As a Director of Financial Control and Analysis, you bring a wealth of experience in financial control or a similar finance function. Your expertise in financial reporting and regulatory compliance in the banking sector sets you apart from others. You have a proven track record of managing financial audits, internal controls, complex financial close processes. Your exceptional leadership skills enable you to develop high-performing teams. Your strong project management skills make you adept at leading process improvement initiatives.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial control/Decision Support or similar finance function
• Experience in financial reporting and regulatory compliance in the banking sector
• Industry experience required - Banking
• Proven track record of managing financial audits, internal controls, complex financial close processes
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
• Strong project management skills
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., C.A, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or ACA) is required

What sets this company apart:

Our client is one of the world’s leading financial groups with a vision to be the world’s most trusted. They stand for their values - building long-term relationships, serving society, fostering shared growth for a better world. It’s part of their culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation. They invest in talent, technologies, and tools that empower their employees to own their careers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call Rachel Kay on 02 82893113 for a confidential discussion.