Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Vice President Global Finance, Strategic Planning & Business Partnering, this position will lead a team to manage Cochlear’s financial reporting obligations, provide technical accounting expertise to support strategic transactions and business practices and manage the finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures. It will also oversee the finance partnering to Cochlear’s Global Supply Chain team to assist in the development of strategic plans, monthly IBP forecasts and budgeting.

Other responsibilities include…

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of the groups consolidated monthly internal accounts for 30+countries, highlighting variances and key issues.
• Accountable for global accounting and internal policies, ensuring adherence to AIFRS, ensuring polices are maintained and up to date, ensuring Global Finance remains up to date on the latest accounting standards and in compliance with Corporations Law and other relevant standards.
• Responsible for coordination and preparation of financial accounting Audit Committee and Board Papers, including Group P&L, Balance Sheet and those related to new accounting policies.
• Oversee coordination and preparation of half year and full year statutory financial reports, including ASX and ASIC reporting. Review and ensure accuracy of statutory financial statements and notes plus supporting schedules.
• Manage the relationship with Cochlear’s external auditors, ensuring resolution of audit issues.
• Support and assist People & Culture in preparation of Remuneration report, providing financial data and ensuring compliance with Corporations Law and other relevant standards.
• Support Head of Investor Relations and VP Global Finance, Strategic Planning & Business Partnering in co-ordination and preparation of the Cochlear Annual Report
• Oversee Global Supply Chain Partnering team to provide business partnering to the SVP of Global Supply Chain across 5 manufacturing sites.
• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing accounting including standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis on material, labour and overhead costs, and inventory and warranty management including forward looking trends and analysis.
• Accounting guidance and treatment for material transactions and new investments and acquisitions
• Partner and work with areas such as Tax, Treasury and Business Partnering
• Key contact with regional financial controllers for ad hoc analysis and queries and guidance on finance policy and practice
• Promote continuous improvement and streamlining of processes and systems either in the Finance Team or utilisation of Shared Services in line with an enterprise-wide transformation program of work.
• Inspire and develop the team to provide high quality and efficient service and strategic business partnering to foster strong relationships between the business, the Finance and Legal teams globally

About You

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Prior Financial Control experience in an ASX-listed company, including preparing financial statements, accounting policies for Audit & Risk Committees Executive and Board presentations
• Proven track record in delivering strong financial stewardship, driving compliance and a strong internal control environment
• Effective cashflow, FX risk and capital management
• Successful FP&A track record including budgeting/forecasts, management reports and analytics
• Successful strategic and commercial partnering experience including understanding growth drivers and business levers.
• Experience in manufacturing and inventory accounting will be highly regarded
• Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills and effective in building collaborative cross-functional relationships across geographies
• A continuous improvement mindset and track record of delivering best practice in Group and shared service finance functions
• Motivated to lead a team with a track record of engaging and developing talent to deliver best practice finance partnering
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to interpret and synthesize data implications
• Experience in Tier 1 systems and system process improvements including ERP and BI
• Strong in Microsoft Excel, and advanced financial modelling
• Professional accounting qualifications (Chartered, CPA or CIMA)

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We’re open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

Other responsibilities include…

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of the groups consolidated monthly internal accounts for 30+countries, highlighting variances and key issues.
• Accountable for global accounting and internal policies, ensuring adherence to AIFRS, ensuring polices are maintained and up to date, ensuring Global Finance remains up to date on the latest accounting standards and in compliance with Corporations Law and other relevant standards.
• Responsible for coordination and preparation of financial accounting Audit Committee and Board Papers, including Group P&L, Balance Sheet and those related to new accounting policies.
• Oversee coordination and preparation of half year and full year statutory financial reports, including ASX and ASIC reporting. Review and ensure accuracy of statutory financial statements and notes plus supporting schedules.
• Manage the relationship with Cochlear’s external auditors, ensuring resolution of audit issues.
• Support and assist People & Culture in preparation of Remuneration report, providing financial data and ensuring compliance with Corporations Law and other relevant standards.
• Support Head of Investor Relations and VP Global Finance, Strategic Planning & Business Partnering in co-ordination and preparation of the Cochlear Annual Report
• Oversee Global Supply Chain Partnering team to provide business partnering to the SVP of Global Supply Chain across 5 manufacturing sites.
• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing accounting including standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis on material, labour and overhead costs, and inventory and warranty management including forward looking trends and analysis.
• Accounting guidance and treatment for material transactions and new investments and acquisitions
• Partner and work with areas such as Tax, Treasury and Business Partnering
• Key contact with regional financial controllers for ad hoc analysis and queries and guidance on finance policy and practice
• Promote continuous improvement and streamlining of processes and systems either in the Finance Team or utilisation of Shared Services in line with an enterprise-wide transformation program of work.
• Inspire and develop the team to provide high quality and efficient service and strategic business partnering to foster strong relationships between the business, the Finance and Legal teams globall

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Prior Financial Control experience in an ASX-listed company, including preparing financial statements, accounting policies for Audit & Risk Committees Executive and Board presentations
• Proven track record in delivering strong financial stewardship, driving compliance and a strong internal control environment
• Effective cashflow, FX risk and capital management
• Successful FP&A track record including budgeting/forecasts, management reports and analytics
• Successful strategic and commercial partnering experience including understanding growth drivers and business levers.
• Experience in manufacturing and inventory accounting will be highly regarded
• Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills and effective in building collaborative cross-functional relationships across geographies
• A continuous improvement mindset and track record of delivering best practice in Group and shared service finance functions
• Motivated to lead a team with a track record of engaging and developing talent to deliver best practice finance partnering
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to interpret and synthesize data implications
• Experience in Tier 1 systems and system process improvements including ERP and BI
• Strong in Microsoft Excel, and advanced financial modelling
• Professional accounting qualifications (Chartered, CPA or CIMA