Financial Reporting Manager at Heartland Bank Ltd

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Statutory Reporting, Management Reporting, Ledger Close, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Consolidation, General Ledger Maintenance, Auditor Queries, Board Papers, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Management, CPA, CA, Financial Services

Industry

Banking

Description

Financial Reporting Manager 12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract – Parental Leave Cover We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join the Heartland Bank Australia team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role will be based in Sydney, Australia. Is this your next role? In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Bank’s financial reporting framework, maintaining a strong control environment and driving continuous improvement across finance processes. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Operations and Technology, providing high‑quality insights to support decision making. Does this sound like you? You are an experienced finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise and a practical, commercial mindset. You are confident working in complex, regulated environments and enjoy partnering with stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes. What you’ll do: Financial Reporting & Control Manage monthly ledger close and balance sheet reconciliation processes. Manage consolidation and reconciliation of financial data from multiple sources to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Oversee general ledger maintenance, including complex accounting transactions and structural updates. Support the Financial Controller and CFO with monthly management reporting and analytical review. Statutory Reporting Prepare statutory financial statements for the Annual Report and contribute to Group consolidated reporting. Respond to internal and external auditor queries and provide supporting information. Assist with Board and Board Committee papers and prepare accounting memos on new standards. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Provide guidance, oversight and support to Finance team members as required. Act as a subject matter expert on finance‑related projects including system changes, acquisitions and new accounting standards. Drive a culture of collaboration, strong risk management and continuous improvement. You’re a pro with: CPA or CA qualification (or equivalent). Extensive experience in financial control, statutory and management reporting within financial services or banking. Strong understanding of regulatory, governance and risk frameworks. Leading teams and building capability in fast‑paced environments. Analysing complex financial data and clearly communicating insights. Qualifications & experience Professional CPA/CA qualification (essential). Relevant tertiary qualification (postgraduate qualifications desirable). Approximately 5+ years’ experience in senior finance roles within financial services or similar regulated industries. A bit about us and what we do At Heartland Bank Australia, we focus on providing Australians with specialist banking products that are the best or only of their kind. We do this digitally so our customers can spend more time on the things that matter most - instead of waiting in a queue to speak with someone at a bank. We're well-established in Australia and have been serving Australians since 1971. We're the leading provider of reverse mortgages and of specialist livestock finance. We're part of the Heartland group of companies which has more than 145 years of experience in financial services. Heartland is listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges (NZX/ASX: HGH) Can you see yourself here? Our values define who we are. We're innovative and always evolving. We work together as one team and have big ambition. We offer real opportunities for learning and career development. You can also get involved in driving change through our internal groups, including our rainbow committee, Growing Families, wellbeing and sustainability groups. Our perks include flexible working, regular team social activities and events, flu vaccinations and more. Diversity & inclusion At Heartland, we're proud to celebrate the many characteristics that make us different. We're committed to improving the inclusiveness of our workplace, enabling our people to be authentic and helping us better understand and respond to our customers. We're an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage everyone to apply. Let us know if you need support throughout the application or interview process including a sign language interpreter or speech-to-text reporter. Feel free to share your pronouns in your application. Keen to learn more? To learn more about Heartland, check out our website heartlandbank.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/heartland-bank-Australia Please note you must be eligible to work in Australia. Heartland is an innovative and award-winning financial services group. We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusivity that celebrates our diversity and supports the wellbeing of our people. Introduce yourself to our team and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Across the Heartland group, we’re looking for people who will embrace the opportunities we provide to learn, contribute and make a difference. You’ll find meaningful work and an environment that is fast-paced, rewarding and supportive. The Heartland group is a digital financial services group of companies, which includes Heartland Bank in New Zealand and Heartland Bank in Australia (which includes our StockCo team).

Responsibilities

The manager will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s financial reporting framework, maintaining strong controls, and driving improvements across finance processes, including managing the monthly ledger close and balance sheet reconciliation.