Time left to apply: End Date: November 11, 2024 (15 hours left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-618929
Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It's an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
The Opportunity Cochlear has an exciting leadership opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to join our team as the VP of Financial Control. Reporting to the CFO, you will take charge of managing Cochlear's financial reporting obligations, ensuring compliance with ASX requirements, and overseeing all aspects of financial control and group consolidation across our global operations. This role demands a strong focus on leadership, technical accounting expertise, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and consolidation of Cochlear's monthly internal accounts for over 30 countries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting while highlighting variances and key issues.Oversee the coordination and preparation of half-year and full-year statutory financial reports, including ASX and ASIC reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements.Manage Cochlear's accounting policies and internal controls, ensuring adherence to AIFRS and staying current with the latest accounting standards and Corporations Law.Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the audit process and resolving any issues to ensure a smooth audit experience.Coordinate and prepare financial accounting reports for Audit Committees and Board meetings, including Group P&L, Balance Sheet, and updates on new accounting policies.Provide expert technical finance guidance and treatment for material transactions, new investments, and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with best practices and strategic goals.Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including Tax, Treasury, and regional financial controllers, to provide guidance on finance policy, practice, and ad hoc analysis.Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team and across the organization, promoting process efficiencies and leveraging shared services in line with enterprise-wide transformation programs.Inspire and develop your team, fostering a high-performance culture that delivers best-in-class financial control and reporting, while also supporting strategic business initiatives.About You To excel in this role, you will bring:
Extensive Financial Control experience in an ASX-listed company, including preparing financial statements and accounting policies for Audit & Risk Committees, as well as delivering Executive and Board presentations.A proven track record in providing strong financial stewardship, leading complex consolidation, driving compliance, and maintaining a robust internal control environment.Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to build collaborative cross-functional relationships across geographies.A continuous improvement mindset and a history of delivering best practice in Group and shared service finance functions.A motivational leadership style with a proven ability to engage and develop talent, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to interpret and synthesize data implications.Proficiency in Tier 1 systems and experience with system process improvements, including ERP and BI.Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.Professional accounting qualifications (Chartered, CPA, or CIMA).If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
How we recognise your contribution We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel valued and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.
Welcome!Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it. So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives.
Our MissionWe help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.
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