Senior Financial Accountant

At Peninsula, we're proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company – our people stay because they are rewarded, valued, and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largest privately-owned business services groups, we're a market leader in HR, Employment Relations, and Health & Safety advisory.

We support tens of thousands of businesses in the ANZ Region to thrive - giving them the tools, advice and confidence to manage their people and safety right. Our business is growing fast, financially strong and backed by decades of success and innovation. 

We're looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the team as a 2IC to our Associate Director of Finance and take ownership to guide the finance function into our next phase of growth.

This is a role for someone who can comfortable deep dive into the numbers, yet just as confidently take a helicopter view to guide and coach. You'll be the right-hand person to our Associate Director, providing accurate reporting, commercial insights, and operational oversight across the region.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead end to end financial controls statutory compliance and financial governance
• Managing accounting operations, including financial reporting, tax compliance and internal controls
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to optimise financial performance.
• You'll lead a talented team of finance specialists, coaching and mentoring them to become even better.
• You'll be the bridge to other departments like Sales, HR and Operations
• Build a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the team.

What you'll bring:

• Degree qualified with minimum CA/CPA qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position with direct reports
• Commercial acumen influencing skills and the confidence to challenge the status quo
• A mindset of ownership, improvement, and delivery
• Experience in a fast paced or similar high-volume environment
• Experience within a minimum $50M + turnover environment
• Stellar analytical and problem-solving skills – think outside the box (but stay accurate).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities – you'll be inspiring the team

What's in it for you?

You will be joining a global brand with local impact and career opportunities across ANZ and beyond. You'll have an unprecedented work/life balance where this is our way of life, and we mean it

With unparalleled career pathways to ensure your progression, our perks are best in market, and they continue to grow and soar, just like our people. Some of Perks include:

• Enhanced Leave: Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year and earn more as your career grows—up to 31 days after 5 years
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.
• Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
• Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into senior roles including Associate Director.
• Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
• Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
• Health & Wellness:Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more
• Social Club:Enjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you Simply click the Apply button and submit your updated CV.

At Peninsula, we care about creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer