Head of Group Financial Control at Insignia Financial | AU | Rezi

Head of Group Financial Control at Insignia Financial

Head of Group Financial Control

Insignia Financial · AU

2 days ago

Head of Group Financial Control

Insignia Financial · AU

3 days ago
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About the Role

This leadership role is critical in safeguarding the financial integrity of the Group through accurate financial and regulatory reporting, strong governance, and a robust financial control environment. You will partner closely with the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, Board and Audit & Risk Committees, providing trusted advice on technical accounting matters and leading a high-performing team responsible for financial control across a diverse and complex portfolio of entities. This role supports our customers by helping build trust and confidence in Insignia Financial's statutory and regulatory reporting, while protecting customer interests through the maintenance of a strong and effective financial control framework.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Group statutory, investor and regulatory reporting.
  • Maintain a robust financial control framework across the Group.
  • Provide technical accounting leadership on complex transactions and emerging standards.
  • Oversee consolidation and reporting across multiple legal entities and investment structures.
  • Lead external audits, including planning, execution and stakeholder management.
  • Prepare and present financial insights to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Executive leadership.
  • Drive finance transformation, process improvement and automation initiatives.
  • Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing Financial Control team.
  • Maintain Group accounting policies and ensure consistent application.
  • Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Company Secretariat and business leaders to support strategic outcomes.
  • Support acquisitions, integrations, restructures and divestments through accounting and due diligence expertise.
  • Oversee Financial Control activities for Advice and Service Provider/Administrator entities.

Requirements

  • CA qualification.
  • Significant experience in Financial Control, Finance Leadership or Corporate Reporting roles within financial services industry.
  • Big 4 audit experience will be highly regarded.
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
  • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Confidence presenting to executive leadership, Boards and Committees.
  • Commercial mindset with strong judgement and problem-solving capability.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a focus on accountability, performance and continuous improvement.
  • Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia.
  • Applicants will be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

Skills

  • Technical accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Stakeholder management
  • Influencing
  • Presentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Team development
  • Continuous improvement
  • Automation

Location

  • Australia

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Leadership
  • Senior

Education Level

  • CA qualification

About the Company

  • At Insignia Financial, we're committed to helping Australians secure their financial wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity

  • We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know.