Goodyear

Financial Controller, ANZ

AU Queen Street MEL, Australia · hybrid · full_time

About the job

As the Financial Controller for ANZ, you will lead financial accounting, reporting, and controllership activities across four Australian and one New Zealand legal entity, ensuring compliance with Goodyear policies, U.S. GAAP, local statutory requirements, and internal controls.

As a key finance partner to the ANZ Leadership Team, you will drive financial performance, strengthen governance, and lead finance transformation initiatives. Working closely with local finance teams, GBS, FP&A, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will optimize processes, support business growth, and build a high-performing finance organization.

What You'll Do

  • You will oversee financial closing, reporting, statutory compliance, and finance operations across ANZ.
  • You will strengthen SOX compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and financial governance.
  • You will lead local finance and GBS teams to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
  • You will drive process improvements, workflow optimization, and finance transformation initiatives.
  • You will provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.
  • You will partner with FP&A, Legal, Sales, and other stakeholders to support business growth.
  • You will develop talent and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

    • What We're Looking For

    You are an experienced finance leader with strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments. You are passionate about driving transformation, developing people, and delivering sustainable business results.

    You will bring:

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of relevant finance experience, including 5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably in a multinational organization.
  • Broad experience in financial accounting, controllership, tax, and FP&A, with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and statutory requirements.
  • Proficiency in SAP, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, or similar financial systems.
  • Experience managing multiple legal entities, complex organizational structures, and geographically dispersed teams, including GBS.
  • Strong capabilities in finance transformation, workflow design, change management, and continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent, and influence stakeholders across all levels.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and business partnering skills.

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    Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

    Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.