Financial Controller - Centrered IT

<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="http://www.lyratechgroup.com/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}">Lyra Technology Group</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">&nbsp;is a&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">p</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">rivate&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">e</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">quity-backed holding company that invests in and&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">operates</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">&nbsp;industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">operated</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">&nbsp;independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">retain</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">&nbsp;the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of&nbsp;</span></span><a href="http://www.evergreensg.com/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Evergreen&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Services</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">&nbsp;Group</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term. </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;eop&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;eop&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}"> </span></span></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About The Position</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span lang="en-NZ">One of our operating companies,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://centrered.com.au/"><span lang="en-US">Centrered</span></a><span lang="en-NZ">, is looking for a Financial Controller to join their team in Canberra.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Financial Controller will provide strategic input into the overall business direction, maintaining a keen focus on optimising finance processes through AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency whilst ensuring commercial outcomes throughout the business.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You will work closely with the private equity team, acting as a trusted business partner and play a central role in leading one-on-one meetings and overseeing professional development planning for your direct reports. In doing so, you will cultivate a culture of growth, accountability and continuous improvement within the finance team.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Responsibilities</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Owning the end-to-end finance function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and general ledger management</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Lead EOS principles within the business</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, including P&amp;L, balance sheet and variance analysis</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accuracy of all financial data</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Preparing and maintaining budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Providing clear financial insights and commentary to support business performance and decision-making</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Assisting with compliance activities, including audit preparation and tax submissions</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Partnering with operational and commercial teams to analyse costs, pricing and margins</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Supporting tender and pricing analysis to inform commercial decisions</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Supporting system improvements and assisting with financial system migrations or upgrades</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Developing and monitoring key performance indicators and financial metrics</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with external accountants as required</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contributing to business improvement initiatives, process controls and financial governance frameworks</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Skills required</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">A minimum of 7 years of experience, preferably in a fast paced environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Demonstrated experience in strategic finance and commercial business partnering</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">CA or equivalent</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Business Central experience is desirable</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Exceptional interpersonal communication skills</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Benefits</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Work from home up to 2 days per week</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Paid company lunch 1x a month </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>