Financial Controller

Accounting and Finance Melbourne Full Time Icon Group

Lead a team of accountants, providing the financial leadership for Icon Group’s franchise pharmacy services division (70+ established sites)

Excellent REM package, novated lease options

Work flexibility with a successful, expanding organisation - Icon Group, Mount Waverley VIC

About Icon Group Icon Group is Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider and has expanded globally into England, Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong and New Zealand. The Group is built on a strong but simple vision – to deliver the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. With over 3500 employees company-wide, Icon Group’s global footprint includes cancer centres, specialist surgical centres, a health screening service, chemotherapy compounding facilities, pharmacies and an expansive cancer research division.


Given the size of Icon, we can provide opportunities within an ideal environment to develop your experience and be part of an innovative market leader at the forefront of cancer care.



About the Role:


Our Financial Controller role provides finance leadership support to the franchise pharmacy services branch of our business and contributes to the profitability by delivering timely and accurate financial information to pharmacy owners. The role will see you establish and maintain robust controls around financial reporting and take the lead for identifying and championing change activities, ultimately delivering improved outcomes within your team and across our franchised pharmacies.


This is a permanent, full-time position at our headquarters in Mount Waverley. Key Responsibilities of the role, and team, include: Accounting Function

Oversee delivery of end of month reporting as per business timetables (ensure staff complete required tasks, reconciliation of balance sheets and debtor/creditor control accounts, coordinate data intra-department and review month-end posting/allocations and accruals

Preparation of monthly reporting to Pharmacy Proprietors

Divisional budgets, forecasts and cashflow reporting

Controls and Compliance

Coordinate applicable statutory reporting process including liaising with external auditors and complete audit processes on time

Ensure Icon Group policies and procedures are adhered to and assist with the development and implementation of financial procedures in line with the service delivery model to Pharmacies

Strategy/Intelligence

Translate business strategy into financial targets and tactical plans and support execution in a controlled risk and reward-based manner

Lead the budget and forecasting process in collaboration with operational leaders and the financial controller

Analyse and communicate financial reports and results across the organisation focusing on KPI’s

About you:

Degree in Accounting / Finance and CPA / CA / CIMA qualified

Minimum 5 years post-qualification commercial experience and at least 3 years of senior leadership experience

Audit experience with a Big 4 accounting firm highly regarded

Experience in Healthcare/Pharmacy industry highly regarded

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 ERP system

Strong attention to detail

Understanding of monthly management reporting processes and prior experience with co-ordinating and completing monthly reporting cycles

Good understanding of financial accounting processes and internal control environments

Why choose us?


Our future success depends on the quality and commitment of our team, so we are devoted to empowering our people to thrive in their career through personal and professional growth and development. If you are looking for a dynamic and rewarding role that supports our frontline teams to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients globally, this is the opportunity for you! 


How to apply?


Please directly apply to the advertisement and attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.https://youtu.be/YrHXzasueWw?si=aJ1D5TB-iEh19Wlm