Deputy Cfo - Sydney, Australia - Aon Corporation

Aon Corporation

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Posting Description:

Key leadership role to partner with the executive and leadership team
Drive, influence and guide strategic decision making
Full time, permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements

Deputy CFO
We are currently seeking for a Deputy CFO to join our finance team here at Aon.

As a Deputy CFO, you will work closely with the CFO Australia to drive value-added reporting and business partnering excellence.

You will play an integral role partnering and being an advisor to the business leaders and executive teams to enable them to better run their businesses.

Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Lead the Forecasting & Budgeting process
Provide timely, accurate and relevant factbased financial information & commercial insights via valueadded reporting
Continuously develop and implement key performance measures, trend analyses and other operational insights to improve transparency
Challenge business partners to fully understand risks and opportunities and strive to optimize performance
Fully contribute to the commercial development of the business, working with the senior management team, external third parties and other stakeholders as appropriate
Critically appraise all CBA's relating to acquisitions, disposals, capital investments and business development proposals
Guide and influence effective strategy formulation
Lead a program of continuous improvement across financial reporting and analysis systems and processes.
Collaborate with Controllership to ensure effective working capital management and compliance with accounting standards
Develop and lead a high performing FP&A team.

How this opportunity is different

Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values an innovative and diverse workplace where all colleagues can be their authentic selves.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that places added focus on personal and professional wellbeing and work-life balance. For example, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing" days per year to allow time for personal wellness pursuits.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Demonstrated leadership presence, with ability to negotiate, influence and motivate colleagues
Ability to drive, influence and inform strategy and decision making at business and functional levels
Ability to lead and develop a high performing team
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills
Ability to perform complex financial analyses (including CBAs and investments) and build financial models
Strong financial acumen, combined with a solid basis of technical accounting knowledge
The ability to think commercially, understand business drivers, provide insights and tell the story behind the numbers
An eagerness to learn and a passion for improving processes
Ability to use financial IT systems to efficiently deliver service

How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce.

Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.

We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work..

and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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