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Head of Financial Reporting - IPO Readiness Location: Sydney CBD Base Pay Range A$220,000.00/yr - A$250,000.00/yr Salary Package: $220k - $250k base + 15% bonus plus super Role Highlights Strategic finance leader; Frontrow seat on a $3bn public listing journey; Fasttrack your path to ASX CFO Role Overview / Description Leading a team of three, this is a key finance leadership role and a rare highimpact position at the heart of one of Australias largest retail networks as it prepares for a $3bn IPO. The business is transitioning from private company reporting to ASXready standards and you will lead this transformation. This role isnt just about preparing financial statements its about elevating the quality, rigor and governance of financial reporting across the organisation, while implementing frameworks and processes that will stand up to the scrutiny of regulators, institutional investors and auditors. You will be the technical finance authority, guiding the business through complex accounting matters including goodwill, impairment, business combinations, leases, sharebased payments and evolving reporting obligations such as climate reporting. Your expertise will be relied upon by internal stakeholders and external advisors, positioning you as a trusted advisor across the leadership team. Beyond technical excellence, this role offers the opportunity to shape and influence the finance function itself. You will mentor and upskill team members who have historically operated under private company standards, building a culture of rigor, continuous improvement and proactive problemsolving. This is a onceinalifetime opportunity to drive IPO readiness from the ground up, build frameworks and capabilities that will endure beyond listing, and gain frontrow exposure to a transformational $3bn public listing. For the right candidate, this role provides unmatched visibility, influence and a fasttrack pathway to ASX CFO. Responsibilities Lead the transformation of financial reporting from private to ASXready standards, ensuring auditready compliance and robust governance frameworks. Own the endtoend external reporting process, including statutory accounts, halfyear and fullyear reporting and Board pack preparation. Act as the technical accounting authority across the business, providing guidance on complex areas such as goodwill, impairment, business combinations, leases, sharebased payments and evolving standards. Drive IPO readiness, identifying gaps, implementing solutions and working closely with external auditors, legal advisors and the IPO project team. Build and maintain frameworks, policies and documentation that withstand scrutiny from regulators, investors and auditors. Elevate the finance functions capability, mentoring and developing team members to meet public company standards and enabling a proactive, solutionfocused culture. Partner with business leaders to translate technical accounting and reporting requirements into practical, actionable insights. Lead emerging reporting initiatives, including climate and sustainability disclosures, ensuring alignment with financial reporting and regulatory expectations. Identify and solve unknown unknowns in reporting and compliance, proactively anticipating issues before they arise. Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives, shaping the finance function and broader corporate services to support business growth and IPO success. Candidate Profile We are seeking a CA/CPAqualified finance leader with deep technical accounting and external reporting experience, ideally within listed or complex multientity organisations. Experience in preparing businesses for IPO or working with ASX reporting standards is highly desirable. Critical to success is gravitas and credibility the ability to command respect across senior finance and business leaders while remaining collaborative and approachable. You bring exceptional technical acumen paired with strategic thinking, able to translate complex accounting and regulatory requirements into practical, actionable solutions. You demonstrate strong leadership capability, with a track record of transforming finance functions and upskilling teams through periods of change. You are comfortable building structure, frameworks and governance where none exist, elevating reporting standards and navigating ambiguity with confidence. You understand what good looks like in a public company finance function and have the emotional intelligence to influence across finance, business units and external stakeholders. You thrive in highstakes environments, are meticulous with detail, and are energised by delivering solutions that withstand scrutiny from auditors, regulators and institutional investors. This organisation is dynamic, highperforming and purposedriven delivering essential retail services while preparing for a transformational $3bn IPO. The culture values technical excellence, strategic thinking and collaborative problemsolving across finance and the broader business. Apply If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the apply link below. The reference number for this role is NGIPO66696. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Finance Industries Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories #J-18808-Ljbffr