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Financial Systems Control Manager

Perth CBD Permanent AU$135,000 - AU$140,800 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Lead the development and enhancement of financial systems controls across a major organisation. Partner with Finance, Technology and Cybersecurity leaders to improve governance, compliance, risk management and audit readiness in a high-impact national role.
  • Lead enterprise-wide financial systems control improvements.
  • Hybrid work with a global market-leading organisation.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised market leader operating across multiple industries and locations throughout Australia. With a large and complex national footprint, they deliver essential services to a diverse customer base and employ thousands of people across the country. The organisation is committed to maintaining strong governance, risk management and compliance standards, supported by a collaborative and high-performing culture.

As part of a significant uplift in financial systems controls and assurance, this organisation is investing in strengthening its technology and finance control environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk and Audit functions, helping to shape best-practice controls, improve governance frameworks and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a complex enterprise environment.

The business offers flexible working arrangements, strong leadership support and genuine opportunities for professional development within a large, well-established organisation.

Job Description



    • Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the financial systems control framework, including ITGCs, application controls and technology-enabled controls supporting ICFR requirements.


    • Develop and maintain documentation for financially relevant applications, interfaces, key reports, system dependencies, access models and control ownership.


    • Create and maintain technology Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs), control objectives, testing procedures and evidence standards to support compliance and audit readiness.


    • Partner with Technology, Data, Cybersecurity and Finance stakeholders to design and embed practical, risk-aligned system controls within business operations.


    • Provide guidance and challenge on control design, operating effectiveness, evidence quality and ownership accountability across the business.


    • Translate complex ITGC, cybersecurity and compliance requirements into clear business processes, training materials and guidance for control owners.


    • Design and coordinate testing of ITGCs, application controls, automated controls and technology-dependent information used within financial reporting processes.


    • Identify control deficiencies, conduct root cause analysis and drive remediation activities through to sustainable closure and compliance.


    • Prepare and present reporting on control performance, audit findings, remediation progress, key risk indicators and emerging technology risks.


    • Drive continuous improvement through automation, enhanced monitoring, standardised control practices and effective utilisation of governance, risk and compliance platforms.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Systems Control Manager should have:



    • Minimum 6+ years' experience in IT Controls, ITGC, Technology Risk, IT Audit, Cybersecurity Governance, Compliance or SOX/ICFR environments, ideally with exposure to financially relevant systems.


    • Strong practical knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, access management, segregation of duties, privileged access, change management and automated controls.


    • Proven experience developing and documenting control frameworks, RACMs, process flows, test procedures, evidence standards and remediation plans in audit or compliance-focused environments.


    • Demonstrated ability to assess control effectiveness, identify deficiencies, perform root cause analysis and drive sustainable remediation outcomes.


    • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Internal Audit and wider business leaders.


    • Experience translating technical risk, cybersecurity and compliance requirements into practical business processes, guidance and training for non-technical stakeholders.


    • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business, with certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CA/CPA or similar highly regarded.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package ranging from $135,000-$140,800 + Superannuation.
  • Permanent, full-time position in a global business.



If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
George Hayward
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081085
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Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Internal Control
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Perth CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Hayward
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081085
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.