Group Financial Reporting Manager

About the role This is a broad Group Finance leadership role offering exposure well beyond traditional financial reporting. Reporting to the General Manager, Global Finance and leading a small team, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate consolidation and reporting of Breville Group's financial results to senior management, the Board, Audit Risk Committee and external stakeholders, including the ASX. The role provides broad exposure across our global business, with responsibilities spanning Group and external reporting, technical accounting, audit, corporate governance, Group insurance, sustainability reporting and finance transformation. AI, automation and continuous improvement are an important part of how we operate within Group Finance. We are looking for someone who is already applying AI practically in their work and can demonstrate how they have used it to improve the speed, efficiency and quality of financial reporting and analysis. You will play an important role in identifying, designing and implementing further AI-enabled reporting and automation opportunities across Group Finance. The role would particularly suit a high-performing Manager or Senior Manager currently within a Big 4 or leading mid-tier accounting firm who is looking to move into commerce, or someone who has recently made that transition and is looking for broader exposure within an ASX-listed global business. Key Responsibilities Lead the consolidation and reporting of Group financial results, including reporting to senior management, the Board and Audit Risk Committee. Lead the Group's Half Year and Full Year ASX reporting requirements, including Appendix 4D, Appendix 4E and coordination of the Annual Report. Coordinate preparation of Board and Audit Risk Committee reporting, managing key stakeholders and reporting timelines. Lead technical accounting matters across the Group, including preparation of technical accounting papers and maintenance of Group accounting policies. Manage the annual external audit and half year review, working closely with external auditors and stakeholders across the Group. Lead, coach and develop the Group Financial Reporting team, creating an environment of collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement. Identify, design and implement AI-enabled reporting, automation and process improvement solutions across Group Finance, including the continued automation of Board reporting. Regularly review finance processes, systems and data transformation opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting quality and data integrity. Manage the Group insurance portfolio, including annual renewals, claims and day-to-day insurance matters. Coordinate the Group Risk Matrix and annual self-compliance process for reporting to the Audit Risk Committee. Support the Group's sustainability reporting requirements, including climate-related financial disclosures and associated assurance. Lead and review local statutory reporting requirements across relevant Group entities. Support FP A initiatives, budgeting, analysis and broader Group Finance projects as required.