• Australian owned and operated global retail business
• You should have strong SAP experience (FI/CO preferred)
• Max Term 18 months - Hybrid role

About the Opportunity

Are you a CA/CPA-qualified accountant with a knack for SAP and a passion for retail?

Join Spotlight Retail Group, Australia’s largest privately-owned and operated family business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a pivotal role on a Max Term 18 months contract, responsible for the integrity of our general ledger and the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting across our global retail footprint.

We aren’t just looking for a number-cruncher, we want a proactive leader who thrives in a "pace-driven" environment and isn't afraid to challenge data to find better ways of working,

Why Join Us?

 At SRG, we combine the reach of a global retail leader with the heart of a family-run business. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your insights directly influence the strategy of Australia’s most loved brands.

• Performance Rewards: Competitive salary + Profit Share schemes.
• The Ultimate Discount: Generous team discounts across all SRG brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe).
• Modern Flexibility: A vibrant South Melbourne HQ with a flexible hybrid working model.
• Growth-Focused: Real career progression and mentoring in a market-leading organization.
• Holistic Wellbeing: Access to EAP and gym membership discounts to keep you at your best.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Month-End Mastery: Own the end-to-end month-end reporting for the group, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis
• Compliance Leadership: Lead external audits and ensure full compliance with accounting standards, including the preparation of high-quality financial statements.
• Strategic Reporting: Prepare Board and Cashflow reporting for senior leaders, providing the insights needed for high-level decision-making.
• Business Partnering: Support our Commercial and Operations teams with the financial intelligence they need to thrive.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement system and process improvements to drive efficiency through automation.

About You

You are an analytical professional with a strong commercial "acumen" who can translate complex data into actionable business insights. To be successful, you will have:

• Qualifications: CA/CPA with 5+ years of experience in financial accounting (Retail industry experience is highly preferred).
• Systems Expertise: Strong SAP experience (FI/CO preferred) is essential, alongside advanced Excel skills for analysing large datasets.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to partner effectively with FP&A, auditors, and senior leadership.
• Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who embraces initiative and creativity.

What’s in it for you?

Spotlight Group Holdings prides itself on providing its team members opportunities and exposure across areas that are not in the traditional Finance landscape.  Along with the incredible career- growth and opportunities as part of the SGH team, we can offer you:

• Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest privately-owned Group, with continuing growth
• Exposure to Senior leadership and key Group stakeholders in one of Australia’s largest Groups
• Career progression, personal development and mentoring
• A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
• Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne Market
• Benefits- Team Discounts, EAP, Gym Membership Discounts and more

Who We Are

Spotlight Group Holdings (“SGH”) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.

Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda + Mountain Designs and Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.

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Note: Candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. No agency inquiries, please.