The Role
Covetrus is a global animal health technology and services company dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine. With over 5,500 employees across 19 countries, we are committed to supporting passions, fostering opportunities, and establishing progressive practices.
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our fast-paced finance team in delivering high quality accurate and on time results that are considered best in class across the global organisation. You will be a seasoned finance leader who can hit the ground running within a team that is passionate about doing things right, whilst bringing your own experience to the table to finesse and make improvements where needed. We are flexible for this role to be based out of Sydney (Erskine Park) or Brisbane (Northgate).
Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance APAC, you will be responsible for reporting the group’s financial results to the Senior Finance Executives and US global HQ, as well as providing detailed analysis to assist in key business decisions. Working closely together with a team of over 30 finance professionals, having strong leadership skills is an absolute necessity with this role, enabling you to navigate the team through business change whilst also getting the monthly deliverables across the line. You will enjoy working in a complex, purpose led business that is passionately dedicated to making a positive impact to our vet customers and pet owners.
Your responsibilities will include –
People leadership across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Financial Accounting teams, ensuring that individual and team performance objectives are set and delivered.
Ensuring that employee performance and engagement is maximised through training, professional development and linkage to corporate objectives.
Oversee monthly consolidated financial reporting across our Asia Pacific business that includes entities across Australia, NZ, China and Hong Kong.
Financial reporting to senior finance team members and US Head Office on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
Ensuring compliance and adequate internal controls are in place, overseeing internal and external audits.
About You
Ideally you will display –
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Commerce coupled with CA/CPA qualifications.
Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role and exposure to a complex, international business environment.
A leadership approach that is supportive and tailored to different teams/individuals and one that can guide effectively through periods of change.
A strong background in implementing and maintaining efficient internal controls.
Advanced skills in MS Excel, reporting, variance analysis and providing business commentary to financial results.
Well developed interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt your communication to suit different internal stakeholders.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise your work in an agile way.
Why Join Us?
At Covetrus, we’re proud of our family friendly culture and respectful workplace. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from like-minded persons from all walks of life. Covetrus team members are eligible to access a suite of fantastic benefits, to help them look after themselves, their family and their beloved pets. These include –
Generous discounts on our range of animal health food & enrichment products.
Access to Perkbox/Boost apps for discounts on everyday shopping & amazing health & wellbeing resources.
Additional leave benefits – annual birthday leave, paid parental leave, & the option to purchase additional leave.
Flexible hybrid Work From Home options & dog-friendly offices (select roles and locations).
Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Reward & recognition through our quarterly Values Awards and our Service Anniversary Awards.
Professional development through our Leadership Development & Emerging Leadership courses.
Access to annual flu vaccinations.
Annual volunteer days.
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
