- Own end‑to‑end IFRS reporting for the Australian subsidiary of a large, complex global business.
- High‑profile, standalone role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Rewarding position for a technical expert and confident communicator who thrives under tight reporting deadlines.
Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high‑quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: Safety, Customer Focus, Leadership, People, Excellence, Integrity, and Sustainability.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting professional to join our Peabody Brisbane Office.
The Manager Financial Reporting is accountable for the timely delivery and management of the IFRS statutory financial reporting process This is a high‑profile, standalone role within a large organisation, providing exposure to senior leadership, external auditors, and complex group structures, while also supporting the business on governance and compliance matters.
What You Will Do
- Own the end‑to‑end IFRS statutory financial reporting process for the Australian business
- Project manage the 30 June half‑year and 31 December annual IFRS reporting cycles
- Prepare accurate and timely general purpose financial statements, management reports, and annual solvency statements
- Manage group consolidations, including purchase price accounting and complex entity structures
- Ensure compliance with Australian statutory reporting, external stakeholder requirements and Deed of Cross Guarantee
- Coordinate with internal, external and senior stakeholders to deliver compliant outcomes
- Manage IFRS to US GAAP differences and related reconciliations
- Support internal audit, corporate governance activities, and broader finance initiatives
- Present financial results to Company Directors
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, controls, and efficiency
The Lifestyle
This position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis, working from our Fortitude Valley office with flexible start/finish times and a redistributed working week giving employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays.
About You
Qualifications
- CA or CPA qualified and/or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce
- 10–12 years’ post‑graduate experience in large accounting firms or commercial environments
- Strong financial reporting background: audit experience highly regarded
Solid understanding of:
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- IFRS and US GAAP
- Key differences between IFRS and US GAAP (mining exposure advantageous but not essential)
- Public reporting exposure (SEC, ASX or similar) preferred but not essential
- Strong systems experience including:
- Understanding of internal controls and SOX requirements
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines
- Strong attention to detail combined with a strategic mindset
- Confident, clear communicator with experience presenting to Company Directors and/or Senior Management
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across functions and locations
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving continuous process improvement
Why Join Peabody?
- Brisbane CBD location with flexible work options and meaningful site engagement
- Competitive salary package with an excellent short-term incentive plan
- Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT
- Contemporary Fortitude Valley office environment
- Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program
- Discounts on private health insurance
Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at:
https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/
We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
Please note: Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to contact us regarding this vacancy.
