Financial Controller - Shared Services

Codan Limited

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
On-site
Establishing global finance shared services function
Designing scalable transactional finance operating model
Overseeing end-to-end accounts payable and receivable
This role will lead the establishment and optimisation of Codan's global Finance Shared Services function across Australia and North America

Job Summary

  • This role will lead the establishment and optimisation of Codan's global Finance Shared Services function across Australia and North America.
  • The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience establishing or transforming shared services functions within complex, multi-entity organisations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Codan offers a supportive culture with modern facilities, onsite recreational amenities including a gym and tennis court, and flexible work arrangements for family life.

Matching Summary

This role will lead the establishment and optimisation of Codan's global Finance Shared Services function across Australia and North America.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Establishing global finance shared services function
  • Designing scalable transactional finance operating model
  • Overseeing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Leading transition of US transactional finance activities
  • Ensuring strong financial controls and governance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SAP ERP systems
  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
  • Track record of delivering measurable efficiency improvements
  • Supporting integration of new acquisitions into shared services

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce required
  • CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualifications preferred
  • Strong ERP systems experience essential with SAP exposure desirable
  • Proven leadership capability in developing geographically dispersed teams

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