Group Head of Financial Reporting

Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. Since our inception in the 1950s, we have been a strong purpose-led organisation and an industry leader – believing in the key role real estate plays in shaping our cities, our communities and our planet, and the positive legacy we can create.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute finance leader to join the Lendlease Group Finance team as Group Head of Financial Reporting on a permanent basis in Sydney.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this is a high-profile leadership role with significant visibility and influence across the Group. You will lead the Group’s financial and statutory reporting function, overseeing monthly close, half-year and year-end reporting, technical accounting, and consolidation activities across a large and complex business.

As a trusted adviser to senior finance leadership, you will work closely with the Group CFO, Segment CFO’s and their leadership teams to deliver best in class financial reporting outcomes, provide technical accounting leadership and support strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will also have regular exposure to the Board and Audit Committee, preparing and presenting reporting matters, technical accounting positions and key financial insights to some of the Group’s most senior stakeholders.

The role sits at the centre of the Group’s finance function and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the Group's financial reporting framework, supporting regulatory compliance and strengthening governance outcomes. You will partner extensively across Finance, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Sustainability, Legal and Risk, while leading a high-performing team and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. The role will also play an integral part in managing the Group's external audit process, working closely with the external auditors to ensure the efficient delivery of audit and reporting outcomes.

This is an exciting time to join the business. Lendlease is currently undertaking a significant Finance Transformation Program, including the upcoming implementation of a new finance platform and associated process transformation initiatives. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future state finance function, enhancing reporting capabilities, strengthening controls and helping drive greater efficiency and scalability across the Group.

For a leader seeking a role with genuine organisational impact, executive visibility and the opportunity to influence both strategic outcomes and the future direction of Finance, this presents an exceptional career opportunity.

About You

• Strong experience leading financial and statutory reporting in a large, complex organisation, ideally within a listed company, regulated environment or financial services sector.

• Deep technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, IFRS and external reporting requirements, with the ability to apply sound judgement to complex accounting matters.

• Proven experience leading high-performing financial reporting teams and delivering high-quality reporting outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial and technical accounting matters clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, including CFOs, Boards and Audit Committees.

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence outcomes across a diverse stakeholder group, partnering effectively with senior finance leaders and business executives.

• Strong commercial acumen combined with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Experience leading or contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including finance system implementations, process redesign and control enhancement programs, would be highly regarded.

• Excellent working knowledge of financial systems, with Oracle experience preferred.

• A strategic mindset, strong leadership capability and a passion for developing teams and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration.

About Us

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:   

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts. 

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave. 

• 3 x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave). 

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing. 

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers 

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.