Finance controller, Anko Global

Bright Future Starts Here:

Anko is the global capability centre for Kmart Group Australia, fuelling growth aspirations of iconic Australian retail brands Kmart, Target and Anko. Based in Bangalore, India, we strive to accelerate retail innovation by building competitive capabilities in Technology, Data Sciences and Business Services that enable our brands to deliver delightful experiences to our in-store and online customer.

Purpose of the Role

• Senior finance leader responsible for establishing governance, controls, and financial processes in a fast-evolving international business.
• Expected to operate independently in an ambiguous environment and create structure where limited precedent exists.

Key Requirements

• Strong expertise in accounting, controllership, IFRS, ERP systems, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis.
• Ability to assess accounting treatments, recommend policy improvements, and provide strategic financial guidance.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, conflict resolution, and cross-border communication skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously across multiple geographies and time zones.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven finance leadership experience with strong accounting and controlling capability.
• Industry background can be flexible (retail, sourcing, shared services, product, services, startups).
• International exposure preferred, especially across Southeast Asia, but not mandatory.
• Agile, hands-on, entrepreneurial, and able to thrive in ambiguity.
• Able to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Role Scope

• Lead monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial controls, compliance, receivables/payables, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own agreement reviews, corporate governance, and corporate-secretary related finance responsibilities.