Head of Financial Control and OperationsHybrid

About Us

We’re known for being the country’s most popular rewards program, helping Australians get more of what they value beyond the checkout. And through our extended network of partnerships with other nationally recognised brands, we make every day simpler, easier and more rewarding for our members. Plus, we’re also the winner of Canstar Blue's 2023, 2024 and 2025 Most Satisfied Customer award for Rewards Programs 🥇🏆 

But, we're more than the card you carry around in your wallet or the app on your phone! Our diverse team is located all over Australia, and our incredible office is located right in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Staying true to our flexible working policy and people-centric culture, we ensure all our team members are set up to work remotely across Australia. We are outcomes-focused, and everything we do is aligned with our core principles - Own, Act and Inspire. 

Your Team

We've already built a pretty amazing team, but we're not looking for more of the same. Our day-to-day is made stronger when we surround ourselves with people who are different, like you.

We work really hard to build teams that support each other. It’s the kind of environment you’ll miss while you’re on holidays.

Your Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role of the Head of Financial Control and Operations will be a broad one requiring you to be 'hands-on' and in the detail, but also a strong commercial business partner to the leadership team and board.  

You will be principally responsible for leading the accounting and procurement functions and for ensuring effective controls and accurate reporting to support commercial decision-making.

Financial Control and Operations 

• Commercially minded senior finance leader to lead financial control and procurement teams of the business. 
• Development and enhancement of the financial control environment and corporate governance framework 
• Management of a team of five, to deliver a world class accounting and procurement function 
• Oversight of all core accounting and procurement deliverables - month end close, half year and year end close, cash-flow management, external audit, taxation, insurance program, contract management, tenders and sourcing activities.  
• Process improvements with a view of automating non-value add processes where possible 
• Financial, statutory and compliance reporting including Annual Financial Statements, Modern Slavery Statement and Sustainability Reporting
• Enhancement of finance and contract management systems and maintenance of GL master data 

Your Experience

• Strong Finance leader with 15 years plus experience. Commercially focussed financial controller with exposure to commercial drivers of business performance 
• CA/CPA qualified, ideally with a background in a Big 4 / Top tier audit firm 
• Proven track record in technical leadership and financial control 
• Ensuring compliance with statutory law, taxation, and financial regulations 
• Strong capability in creating and implementing new processes 
• Ability to adapt to business changes in a growing company 
• Maintain and enhance control environment across finance and procurement processes and procedures 
• A senior leader, capable of providing clear direction to the team, setting high standards, motivating, coaching and empowering the team to deliver 
• A strong influencer, with the ability to gain alignment and commitment to delivery of outcomes. 
• Demonstrates the Flybuys Leadership principles of Own, Act and Inspire 

Your Benefits

We offer our valued team members a stack of exclusive benefits! To name a few...

• Flybuysflex | work from anywhere, measured on outcomes
• Two well-being days per year!
• Volunteer leave
• Ongoing learning & development programs and opportunities
• My Coles and Wesfarmers team member discount card
• Be Well Programs – Mind/Body/Soul
• Quarterly All Team events
• Hybrid social events
• New starter kit merchandise 

Your Time to Fly

So, whether you’re an early bird list maker, a night owl coder, a brainstorm chaser or a PowerPoint proof-reader, we want you to Be You, With Us. 

We value ways of working that work for everyone and use our different strengths to make us stronger. We work hard to make sure everyone’s voice is heard and respected equally, regardless of identity, background, position, ability or lifestyle.

It is a condition of employment that successful applicants undergo a National Police Check prior to commencing.