Financial Controller
- Manage all month-end reporting and general ledger maintenance.
- Prepare annual budgets and analyse performance against forecasts.
- Develop financial evaluations and strengthen internal controls.
- Generous discounts on products and services
- EV car charging bay onsite
- 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, the Financial Controller will contribute to the success of Harvey Norman® Online by taking responsibility of the management and oversight of all accounting and financial reporting operations, including transactional functions such as invoicing, payables and receivable.
As a hands-on Financial Controller, you will lead the Finance and Administration teams 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, acting as a true commercial partner to support informed decision-making, assess profitability, and recommend improvements to enhance and grow financial performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing all month-end reporting, including profit & loss and general ledger maintenance.
- Preparation of the annual budget for the Online business, updating forecasts as needed, and analysing actual performance against the budget, last year and revised forecasts, providing explanations for any material discrepancies.
- Developing project-based financial evaluations, including NPV, payback analysis, scenario analysis and business case financial modelling
- Strengthening internal controls, governance frameworks and compliance process to improve financial integrity
- Building strong business partnership and managing and developing key stakeholder relationships
- Analysing the profitability of each business unit, identifying risk and opportunities, and recommending changes to grow revenues and enhance profitability.
- Collaborate on contract negotiations for new agreements, renewals, ensuring favourable commercial terms and compliance
- Influence commercial decision- making by provide strategic financial insights and recommendations
- Ensuring the company adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements and maintains appropriate financial record keeping
- Overseeing and management of monthly supplier statements reconciliation.
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.
Critical to the success of this role is a commercial mindset, and a willingness to show leadership, curiosity, and a drive to support and contribute to ongoing business performance improvement and growth opportunities.
You will also have;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Experience with Magento, SAP S/4HANA is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent excel skills.
- AFSL experience or background is preferred but not essential
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 and services.
Have we got your interest?
Apply now to be considered to join our dedicated team.
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