Finance Controls Manager (Group) - 12M Fixed-Term Contract

• Play a pivotal role uplifting Zip’s Finance risk and control environment
• Partner with teams across Finance, Tech and Operations to strengthen key financial reporting controls
• Hybrid working from our Sydney HQ in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Write your story with a career at Zip

This 12-month contract is an opportunity to shape the foundations of Zip’s risk and control framework at a pivotal stage of maturity. Sitting at the heart of our Finance function, you’ll bring expertise, curiosity and influence to strengthen internal controls, support the journey toward SOX compliance, and uplift the operational processes that underpin our financial reporting. Your work will make a meaningful, lasting impact on Zip’s future as part of a high-visibility role with exposure across the business.

What you’ll own

• Develop and deliver the uplift of Zip’s first line risk and control environment across the Finance function
•  Collaborate with teams in Financial Control, FP&A, Tax and Treasury to build high-quality process documentation including flowcharts, process narratives and Risk and Control Matrices
• Partner with Zip’s Risk and Compliance team plus control owners across Product, Technology and Operations to identify improvements and uplift key financial reporting controls
• Work closely with regional teams to ensure consistency in risk and control practices and knowledge-sharing
• Drive enhancements to control processes by working with Zip IT, leveraging automation tools, workflow platforms and AI-powered solutions
• Manage relationships with external auditors and consultants throughout audit engagements
• Establish audit-preparedness protocols and scalable documentation standards
• Track and report on control readiness, uplift activities and remediation progress
• Act as the subject matter expert for risk and controls within Finance, including providing training on risk management and SOX compliance

What you’ll bring to the team

• CA or CPA qualification, or an international equivalent
• Experience gained over approximately 6 to 10 years in finance or external audit, ideally with exposure to Big 4 environments
• Background in SOX compliance, including design, implementation and ongoing management
• Strong understanding of Risk and Control Matrices, walkthroughs, testing documentation, remediation plans and controls monitoring
• Clear and compelling communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• An ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders
• A mindset built on curiosity, problem solving and continuous improvement
• Experience within fintech, payments or BNPL environments is an advantage
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance platforms is useful
• A mindset that embraces AI and new tools to adapt, learn and grow.
• An aptitude for identifying and managing risks. Whether you are a People Manager or an Individual Contributor, we are all leaders at Zip, therefore effective risk management is important to how we run our business and part of all our roles.
• Our values in your DNA. Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game.

What you’ll get in return

As we write this next exciting chapter in our story, we will continue to move at pace and embrace change. For you, this might mean opportunities to learn new skills with hands-on experience, broader responsibilities, or the buzz of seeing your work impact customers faster.

Zip is a place where you’ll get out exactly what you put in. When you join the team, we'll do our best to make sure you can be yourself and surround yourself with smart, friendly colleagues and leaders who have your back, so that you can make the big things happen.

Zipsters tell us these are just some of the best things about working here. You’ll also receive:

• 25 days paid leave annually, including birthday leave and quarterly wellbeing days
• Family support policies including miscarriage bereavement leave and domestic violence leave
• Mental health and wellness initiatives, free access for you and family members to our EAP service Sonder, discounted private health insurance, and great rates on fitness sessions through ClassPass
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
• Fee-free Zip products, and discounts with Zip merchant partners
• Team social events, epic offices, free breakfast daily and weekly free lunches in Sydney and Melbourne

Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status and everything else that makes you unique. Equally, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know if there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

And finally…get to know us

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products. Operating in two core markets – Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US – Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants. We’re proud to be a values-led business and our values – Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game – guide us in everything we do.

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