Group Financial Controller

Discover Opal….

We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!

Discover the Opportunity....

Our Finance team, based at Opal’s Burnley VIC head office, has an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to join us. Reporting to the GM Corporate Finance, this role will play a pivotal part in supporting group external reporting and financial control functions.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial accounting policies and procedures, while ensuring compliance with both local and international statutory reporting requirements. A critical focus of the role is safeguarding the integrity of internal financial controls, providing senior management with robust assurance over financial reporting outcomes.

As a key member of our 10-person corporate finance team – covering FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Insurance, and Reporting compliance – you will contribute to Opal’s success by ensuring:

• Full compliance with statutory reporting obligations
• Effective financial control and data integrity across reporting systems

Discover Yourself….

We are able to offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves.    We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.

We are looking for a proven finance leader who can bring both technical expertise and strong leadership capability to the role. Ideally, you will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Commerce
• Professional accreditation as a CPA or CA
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or FMCG (highly regarded)
• Extensive knowledge of financial control and statutory reporting requirements
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, TM1, Power BI, and advanced Excel
• A results-driven mindset, with high levels of self-motivation and initiative
• Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to engage confidently and effectively at all levels of the organisation

Discover more… by visiting our website at www.opalanz.com

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