Group Financial Controller

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-driven Group Financial Controller to join our finance team and play a pivotal role in our continued growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the group’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and managing successful external audits across multiple entities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Manage and coordinate external audits across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring smooth collaboration with global audit partners
• Drive continuous improvement of financial controls, reporting processes, and internal policies across the group
• Partner closely with the CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Oversee accounting for all entities and consolidation including Purchase Price Allocation arising from acquired businesses, lead the associated Intangible Assets impairment tests, amortisation, depreciation, and other non-cash adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders across regions, including North America and APAC, requiring flexibility in working hours
• Demonstrating strong English communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly and concisely
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international finance teams, auditors, and external partners
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members with a focus on collaboration, accuracy, trust and empathy
• Support change initiatives and integration projects in a global, fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in accounting
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Proven experience in a senior finance role
• Working knowledge of IFRS and experience preparing consolidated financial statements
• Experience managing external audit processes
• Experience working in a multinational or multi-entity environment, with demonstrated international exposure
• Willingness and flexibility to work across time zones, including liaising with colleagues in North America and APAC 
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
• High emotional intelligence and empathy, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across cultures

Benefits

• Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangement with access to our vibrant downtown office and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Learning – Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional growth
• Wellbeing – Free, confidential counselling support (EAP)
• Extra Leave – Earn bonus vacation days for long service
• Give Back – One paid volunteer day each year
• Recognition – Awards, vouchers, and travel incentives to celebrate success
• Benefits - Health and dental - we will pay 100% of your healthcare and dental premiums
• Travel Orange - Work anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks of the year
  

About Key Media

Your next role could take you around the world, and we mean that literally. With teams across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, the US, the UK, and Europe, we offer real opportunities to grow globally. Whether you're collaborating across continents or traveling to support live events, you'll gain international exposure, cross-cultural experience, and the chance to do meaningful work on a global stage.

We’re a thriving B2B media company creating award-winning content and events across industries like legal, HR, insurance, finance, education, property, and more. With over 350 talented team members, we connect professionals through digital platforms, in-person events, and print, always delivering high-impact work that informs, celebrates, and brings business communities together.

People stay at Key Media for one big reason: the culture. We call it orange energy. We're collaborative, full of energy, and kind. We offer the flexibility to work hybrid, plus regular socials, DEI initiatives, and a sense of belonging. We give people the freedom to take ownership, share ideas, and grow their careers quickly. If you want to do great work, be yourself, and explore global opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

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