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The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and operates in a competitive environment succeeding based on superior customer service, innovation, and extensive product range.\nBapcor’s core business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service. Our businesses - including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS - are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks.\nAs an ASX listed company with nearly 900 stores and sites across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, our aspiration is to drive sustainable growth and be obsessive about the customer. Our 5,000+ team members are serious about safety, inclusion and being there for what matters most.\n The Group Financial Controller will report to the General Manager Group Finance and will oversee Group statutory accounting, management accounting, external audit, performance reporting and analysis together with managing Bapcor’s overall financial risks through the development and maintenance of strong financial policies, governance, systems and controls. They will work closely with the business segments, providing guidance, advice and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls.\nKey Accountabilities\nGroup Accounting & Reporting\nOversee the Group accounting function.\nEnsure the accurate consolidation of Group results on a monthly basis to enable reporting and analysis.\nGroup internal reporting for management and the Board of monthly and half-yearly results.\nResponsible for annual and half-yearly external statutory reports for the Group and subsidiaries.\nPreparation of all financial data for the remuneration report and managing the accounting and financial reporting in relation to long-term incentive plans.\nPreparation for Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) meetings, and present financial results and accounting position papers to the ARC and Board as necessary\nAssisting with other external reporting of financial results and analysis in ASX announcements and presentations.\nManage the external audit relationship and process to deliver an efficient and cost-effective audit.\nSupport acquisition and divestment activities\nSupport the FP&A function in developing the Group Budget and forecasts to ensure alignment with structures and measures/KPIs used in management and statutory reporting\nAccounting Policies and Governance\nMaintain a technical accounting centre of excellence, including setting and promoting group accounting policies, including training and guidance to business unit commercial and accounting teams.\nEnsure a sound system of financial controls are in place and operating effectively to ensure the accurate reporting of financial results and compliance with group accounting policies.\nContribute to the improvement of our financial systems across the Group to drive improvements in efficiency, accuracy and controls.\nBe the gatekeeper across the Group for the accurate, standardised and timely completion of, and review of, reconciliations on a monthly basis.\nEnsure all financial risks are captured, monitored and reported to the FLT & CFO.\nTeam Leadership\nProviding leadership and direction to finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nManage the Group accounting team, including establishing goals and targets, setting development plans, and managing performance.\nDevelop recruitment and succession plans to ensure high performing candidates are attracted and retained across the accounting function.\nProvide training and development opportunities to finance team members to enhance their skills and competencies.\nHealth and Safety\nEnsure your safety and the safety of those around you by complying with all safe work practices, policies, procedures, and instructions.\nChampion the vision, values, and objectives of Bapcor with an emphasis on a “zero harm” work environment.\nComply with all statutory regulations and standard operating procedures.\nReport all hazards and incidents as instructed in the incident reporting procedure.\nHave an attitude of awareness, involvement, and commitment to excellence in health and safety.\nTake “reasonable” care for own and others’ safety.\n Degree Qualified (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Commerce)\nCA/CPA Qualified.\n10+ years' relevant finance and accounting experience.\nDemonstrated experience in an ASX-listed complex corporate environment.\nStrong technical accounting experience, with demonstrated application of Australian Accounting Standards / IFRS\nDemonstrated experience working with external auditors and presenting to senior executives, and the Audit & Risk Committee.\nProven ability to prepare high-quality Board and executive reporting.\nStrong understanding of commercial and financial performance drivers\nDemonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams and influencing outside the direct reporting line.\nExperience driving finance process, systems, controls and reporting improvements.\nPrevious experience with a Big Four or other major professional services/audit firm will be highly regarded.\n Why join our team?\nA competitive salary\nStaff discounts across Bapcor business\nLong established, secure and growing business with career development opportunities\nA great team, culture and inclusive workplace\nBapcor Limited is Australasia's leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment and services and is an ASX listed business.\nOur core business segments cover Trade, Retail & Service, and Wholesale businesses.\nTrade businesses include Burson Auto Parts and BNT.\nRetail & Service businesses are Autobarn, Autopro, Car Parts, Sprint Auto Parts, Opposite Lock, Midas, ABS and the Shock Shop.\nWholesale businesses include AAD, Bearing Wholesalers, Baxters, Roadsafe, JAS Oceania, HCB, Diesel Distributors, Federal Batteries, Premier Auto Trade, and many more.\nAt Bapcor, we live by our values of:\nWe give a damn...\nWe are in it together...\nWe get it done...\nWe do the right thing…\nIf you are 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