Full job description
Job no: 563725
Work type: Full Time
Location: Homebush West
Categories: Leadership & Management
EV car charging bay onsite
Opportunities to make discounted purchases on products and services
Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10 minute walk from Flemington station
Harvey Norman® is one of Australia’s most iconic retail brands and the Harvey Norman® Online Franchisee provides the online and digital offering for the Harvey Norman®, Domayne® and Joyce Mayne® brands across Australia. The Harvey Norman® Online Franchisee is the single largest independent Franchisee Business in Australia and the successful candidate will leverage their extensive skills and financial experience to analyse profitability and business performance and identify areas for revenue growth and profitability.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Harvey Norman® Online, an independent Harvey Norman® Franchisee Business, the Financial Controller will contribute to the success of the Harvey Norman® Online Franchisee Business by taking responsibility of the management of all accounting and financial reporting operations, including transactional functions such as invoicing, payables and receivable.

As the Financial Controller, you will lead the Finance and Administration teams of the Online Franchisee and will liaise with Accounting Management of the Franchisor to ensure that the financial records and reports of the Online Franchisee are complete, accurate and comply with relevant accounting standards. You will provide financial and operational data and accounting guidance to the Leadership Teams to support informed decision-making, assess profitability, and recommend improvements to enhance financial performance.

Responsibilities include;

Managing all month-end reporting, including profit & loss, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
Preparation of monthly BAS, Payroll Tax returns, and annual FBT return, coordinating with the external accounting / tax service provider to ensure compliance.
Ensuring effective cash flow management and undertake budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities in partnership with the Director.
Preparation of the annual budget for the Online business, updating forecasts as needed, and analysing actual performance against the budget and revised forecasts, providing explanations for any material discrepancies.
Ensuring the company adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements and maintains appropriate financial record keeping.
Overseeing and management of monthly supplier statements reconciliation.
Reviewing existing contracts to analyse the commercial efficiency and effectiveness of existing vendors and assist in identifying areas for improvement and increased efficiency.
Coordinating with the external payroll processing provider for weekly and monthly employee payroll processing.
Reviewing existing processes and procedures to ensure sound internal controls and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and controls across the business.
Analysing the profitability of each business unit to assess financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending changes to grow revenues and enhance profitability.
Providing insightful explanations and analyses to the Leadership Team and Director regarding any anomalies or deviations from expectations.
About you

You will have extensive experience in a chartered accounting firm or a medium to large retail commercial organisation, with a minimum of 5 years post CPA or CA qualification experience. You will have experience in financial processes and accounting transactions of an e-commerce business, along with strong skills in writing financial reports and analytical commentary.

You will also have;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Magento, SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC is preferred but not essential.
Excellent excel skills.
Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
Acute attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Finely honed relationship-building and negotiation skills.
Robust analytical, problem-solving, and administration abilities.
Resilience under pressure and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
This opportunity will provide:

Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
Professional development and career progression.
Experience working with an Iconic Australian Retailer.
A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products.
Have we got your interest?

to be considered to join our dedicated team.

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.

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Advertised: 27 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time