Financial Control Team Leader

We currently have a great opportunity for a high-performing finance leader ready to step up – someone with strong technical foundations, breadth of finance exposure, leadership capabilities, ability to set standards and continuously improve how things are done. 

As the Financial Control Team Leader, you will be a key successor and trusted 2IC to the Senior Manager Group Finance, playing a pivotal role in shaping how financial control is delivered across the NRMA Group, delivering on the integrity and accuracy of the NRMA Group’s financial statements, general ledgers and associated reconciliations.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a hybrid work arrangement for you to work across our Sydney Olympic Park and Sydney CBD offices, with some work from home. 

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Act as a 2IC to the Senior Manager Group Finance, supporting leadership of the Financial Control team
• Prioritise, coordinate and support the delivery of work across the team, particularly during peak periods 
• Own and manage Group reporting timelines for internal and external reporting, including Board and Management Committee updates, statutory accounts, audits and disclosures 
• Oversee the Group month-end timetable, ensuring deadlines are met and expectations are actively managed across the business 
• Interpret new accounting standards and regulatory requirements, assess impact and recommend policy or process changes 
• Lead the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring integrity, accuracy and consistency of general ledger data 
• Provide clear, evidence-based financial accounting advice and insights to stakeholders across the Group 
• Support projects with accounting treatment advice and remain up to date with changes in accounting standards while championing reporting quality, controls and outputs. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, with CA or CPA accreditation is essential 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial accounting, group finance or financial control roles within medium to large complex organisations 
• Experience leading and managing a small team 
• Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage expectations 
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian International Financial Reporting Standards 
• Advanced Excel capability and strong attention to detail 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines 

What's in it for you? 

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you! 

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities 
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts 
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on fuel, groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more 
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel 
• Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us. 

Know you belong 

We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team. 

Working at the NRMA – Together, we make a difference. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks. 

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. The NRMA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.