Careers at Country Road Group

We are seeking a commercially astute and technically strong Finance Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract to lead our financial reporting and governance functions within our dynamic, Houe of Brands at the Country Road Group. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering accurate, reliable and timely financial information to internal and external stakeholders, while driving process excellence and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including Board reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)
• Lead the annual audit and act as primary external audit contact
• Oversee balance sheet governance (inventory, leases, provisions, rebates, gift cards)
• Review statutory accounts and group consolidations
• Lead balance sheet and cash flow forecasting, supporting budgeting and commercial decision-making
• Provide technical accounting advice and implement new standards
• Drive process improvement, automation, and strong internal controls
• Lead and develop Financial Reporting, Occupancy & Fixed Assets, and Cash Management teams
• Ensure strong controls, minimal reconciling items, and high-quality insights
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive culture. Set clear behavioural expectations and hold yourself and others accountable.

Key Capabilities

• CA/CPA qualified with extensive experience in fast paced commercial environments, ideally in retail.
• Strong commercial acumen, strong technical accounting and analytical skills, ideally with exposure to IFRS 16
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within strict timelines.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability and experience building high-performance teams
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders.

If you are a proactive finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work for CRG? 

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer: 

• Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
• Seasonal clothing allowance
• An additional day of leave for your birthday
• An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
• Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
• Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
• We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly. 

About CRG

Country Road Group is Australia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group’s evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.

Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.