Total 25 financial controller job vacancies in Information Technology category in NSW - Sydney - Northern Sydney & Central Coast

Our client’s success is our success. And you make it happen 
 
Payment systems are complex, regulated and ever-changing. And, while we may be small, we are at the forefront of innovation punching above our weight. We’re enabling the future for our clients through tech like digital payment solutions, the New Payment Platform (NPP), buy now, pay later, and open banking.  
 
Our product teams are the eyes and ears of Cuscal. They’re client-focused relationship managers, serving everything from business development, marketing, fraud, and customer support. They work out what clients need, so we can build it and launch it… often, in months, not years.  
 
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Financial Crime Team and help advance our Financial Crimes monitoring program  

As payment methods evolve, so too do the efforts of criminals in their attempts to defraud businesses and consumers.  From sophisticated online scams to identity theft and phishing. We’re looking for a Data Scientist to continue to drive forward Cuscal’s robust fraud monitoring solutions that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to stay ahead of emerging fraud trends, while protecting our clients; their customers, brand, and balance sheets.  

Reporting to the Senior Data Scientist, the Data Scientist will identify, prioritise and undertake a range of research and analytical activities leveraging all available data assets to help solve complex business problems.  

About the Role: 

1) Data Science Strategy and Planning: 

• Develop Cuscal fraud detection and prevention strategies to stay ahead of emerging fraud trends and evolving threats.  

• Formulate a coherent cross-business approach and strategic/tactical plan for big data initiatives. 

2) Data Analysis and Modelling 

• Conduct proactive, in-depth analysis of multiple data sets to prevent high-risk and financial crimes activity and emerging threats or optimize current monitoring across multiple channels, including cards, 3D secure, digital wallets, real-time payments, and PayTo.  

• Develop and optimise predictive modelling software programs, algorithms, and automated processes to cleanse, integrate, and evaluate large data sets from multiple disparate sources. 

• Perform deep-dive analyses of experiments through reliable modelling methods that include numerous explanatory variables and covariates.  

• Translate analytical insights into concrete, actionable business, process, or product improvement recommendations. 

3) Continuous Improvement: 

• Deliver continuous improvement activities to prevent threats while optimizing customer experience and operational outcomes, including improvements to identify undetected fraud.  

• Ensure all processes for data analysis, machine learning models, and model governance are aligned to Cuscal’s AI strategy, including best practice guidelines for instrumentation and experimentation. 

• Adopt data science best practices to deliver quantitative improvements to the analytics and process modelling functions.

About You: 

• University qualification in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Industry certifications related to data science and fraud detection highly regarded  

• Demonstrated experience working with tools that deploy fraud rules and Machine Learning algorithms. 

• Financial Services experience in payments, Card payments, Acquiring, 3D secure, Digital banking and real-time payments. Experience in fraud and financial crimes is desirable.   

• Understanding of relational databases and programming, including SQL, R, and Python 

• Experience interpreting data from visualisation tools such as PowerBI and visualisation libraries such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly. 

• Data mining of large data sets to identify emerging patterns, trends and opportunities. 

• Knowledge of Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models is desirable.  

Join us at the forefront of payments 
   
Why Cuscal? 
We are in the rapidly evolving world of payments, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We support our colleagues with flexible work arrangements through our hybrid model whilst also offering a wide range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits. 
 
Next Step 
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Let’s explore who you are and what drives you. We’d love to share our vision for the future of the payments sector. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. 
     
Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Cuscal employee, location or address. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and optimize ETL processes using Azure Data Factory to ensure accurate data integration across global databases.
• Design, build, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring data is well-organized, accessible, and secure.
• Identify and implement performance optimization strategies for ETL processes and reports to ensure optimal user experience.
• Support data-related development and automation initiatives in Power Automate. Experience in Power Apps is a plus.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data processes to ensure uninterrupted service to global teams, including working occasionally outside regular business hours to support multiple time zones.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for processes, solutions, and best practices. Ensure data governance and compliance principles are maintained.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively, tailoring the messaging as needed for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team and lead key projects involving machine learning, time series forecasting and LLMs. You will have a solid mathematical foundation and proven experience in developing and deploying production-level code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data science models, responsible for designing and delivering technically complex Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives that produce significant business value
• Utilize advanced techniques in machine learning, deep learning, and causal inference to drive business insights and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into actionable data science solutions.
• Develop production-level code using Python, ensuring scalability and integration with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Use SQL and ETL processes to manipulate and extract data from relational databases.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the overall growth of the analytics team.

The Successful candidate:

• Significant, demonstrable experience in data science or analytical roles
• You will have a track record of achievement in data science, analysis, applied statistics or machine learning
• Advanced Technical Skills: Expert-level knowledge of machine learning algorithms, model development, and deployment, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R) and one database querying language (e.g., SQL). Experience with visualization tools like PowerBI is a plus.
• Business Acumen: Strong ability to align technical solutions with business strategy, and to communicate complex findings to senior stakeholders
• An academic background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, actuarial studies or similar is required
• You will have experience working in a cloud (AWS / GCP / Azure) environment
• You will have demonstrated clear and thorough logical and analytical thinking, as well as problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large, complex projects or multiple concurrent projects, including setting timelines, deliverables, and navigating resourcing challenges

Why Join Us:

• Work in a dynamic and innovative team driving real business impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leadership role.
• Collaborative culture and cross-functional engagement with various teams and stakeholders.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Our client’s success is our success. And you make it happen 
 
Payment systems are complex, regulated and ever-changing. And, while we may be small, we are at the forefront of innovation punching above our weight. We’re enabling the future for our clients through tech like NPP (New Payment Platform), buy now, pay later, and open banking.  
 
Our product teams are the eyes and ears of Cuscal. They’re client-focused relationship managers, serving everything from business development, marketing, fraud, and customer support. They work out what clients need, so we can build it and launch it… often, in months, not years.  
 
We are looking for a Financial Crimes Data Analyst to join our Financial Crime Team.  

As payment methods evolve, so too do the efforts of criminals in their attempts to defraud businesses and consumers.  From sophisticated online scams to identity theft and phishing. We’re looking for a Financial Crimes Data Analyst  to champion data-driven insights for the financial crimes domain, leveraging high volumes of data and storytelling expertise to support risk mitigation strategies.   

About the Role: 

• Provide data visualisation expertise using Power BI, including data modelling.  

• Drive the implementation and validation of new and emerging data sets, including the validation of proficiency of AI and Machine learning models.  

• Provide insights to management and stakeholders, such as current fraud typologies and trends to support client and internal engagement activities.     

• Represent financial crime analytics while partnering with Data Engineers and stakeholders regarding data requirements.   

• Validate fraud controls implemented by clients to ensure adherence to the Cuscal Fraud Management Program.   

• Document, deliver and refine process and procedures to create accurate and efficient insights.  

• Conduct merchant reviews for onboarding requests and ongoing risk monitoring, partnering with our clients to assess fraud and scam risks in clients onboarding their customers.   

About You: 

• Tertiary qualification in data analytics, financial crime or criminology  

• Advanced knowledge of Data visualisation tools such as Power BI   

• Proven experience in Databricks and SQL  

• Demonstrated Experience making recommendations through data driven insights 

• Experience using fraud detection systems, including rule writing  is highly regarded 

Join us at the forefront of payments 
   
Why Cuscal? 
We are in the rapidly evolving world of payments, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We support our colleagues with flexible work arrangements through our hybrid model whilst also offering a wide range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits. 
 
Next Step 
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Let’s explore who you are and what drives you. We’d love to share our vision for the future of the payments sector. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. 
     
Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Cuscal employee, location or address. 

• New role - join a highly collegiate and engaged team
• Leading industry fund recognised in Linkedin Best Places to Work
• Hybrid working environment - outcome focused

About Us

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $75 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Job

Reporting in to the GM, Investment Risk, the role is focused on the comprehensive management and oversight of risks throughout Rest's financial governance process, ensuring consistency with the organisation's defined risk management strategy and appetite.

The position involves the development, implementation, and supervision of regulatory requirements including:

• SPS 515: Strategic Planning and Member Outcomes
• CPS 190: Recovery and Exit Planning
• CPS 900: Resolution Planning

Additionally, the role entails developing, implementing and overseeing compliance of a Scenario Framework including the development of scenarios to manage strategic and external risks across Rest.

As Head of Financial Risk, the primary purpose is to manage and oversee risk across Rest's entire financial governance process, ensuring alignment with the company's overall risk management strategy and appetite. This includes leading the regulatory change program for SPS 515, CPS 190 and CPS 900.The position requires a strong partnership with the Finance Business Unit, including Investment Operations.

Key responsibilities are:

1. Evaluate and strengthen the oversight of policies, frameworks, and systems designed to mitigate financial risks.
2. Challenge and improve controls and processes for financial, management, taxation, reserving, regulatory reporting, capital management and actuarial management, as well as investment operations.
3. Challenge the oversight of financial and investment operational service providers and managing associated risks.
4. Lead Rest’s regulatory change program for SPS 515, CPS 190 and CPS 900 which includes developing necessary documentation, implementing these standards, operationalising policies/ processes, and managing the associated changes.
5. Collaborate with senior stakeholders such as the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer, and the Chief Risk Officer to navigate and implement regulatory changes pertaining to SPS 515, CPS 190, and CPS 900.
6. Oversee the effective ongoing compliance of SPS 515, CPS 190 and CPS 900.
7. Develop and implement a Scenario Framework to address strategic and external risks, particularly within business planning as per SPS 515.
8. Oversee compliance with the Scenario Framework once implemented.
9. Oversee the adherence to regulatory requirements and legislation specific to finance as enforced by governing bodies such as APRA and ASIC, in accordance with standards and guidelines including SPS 515, CPS 230, SPS114, CPS 190, CPS 900, and RG97.

Overall, this role focuses on challenging Rest's end-to-end financial and investment operational processes by enforcing effective risk management and ensuring compliance.

The Finance team at Lendi Group comprises Financial Control, Business Partnering and Commissions professionals with a common mission to build the leading modern finance team.

The Head of Group Financial Control will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and be working alongside other members of the Lendi Group Leadership Team.

What you will get to be part of:

• Leading by example as a key member of the Finance leadership team
• Leading the group-wide month-end processes, conducting detailed P&L reviews across all our brands and delivering P&L and BS reporting for the Group
• Responsibility for ensuring the delivery of all our statutory, regulatory and tax reporting obligations in Australia and the Philippines
• Responsibility for delivering the Group’s annual report and interim investor presentations
• Maintaining a robust control environment for all payments and reporting. Role-modelling best practices in risk culture in all our processes
• Maintaining effective working relationships with external auditors
• Contributing to the development of the Group’s operations strategy as part of Lendi Group’s Leadership team
• Supporting the finance business partnering teams to provide stakeholders with comprehensive finance support
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and controls