Financial Controller

Established business with a global footprint is recruiting for a Financial Controller.

As Financial Controller you will lead a dynamic finance team, ensuring excellent in financial operations, compliance, and reporting. You will lead process improvements, foster innovation, and ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with all regulatory and audit obligations.
• Drive transformation across the finance function by implementing scalable processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning operations with strategic growth objectives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a high-performing finance team, enhancing capability and engagement while serving as a technical authority on complex financial matters.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business to integrate finance into strategic planning and operational execution, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Oversee budgeting, taxation, and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivery of high-quality financial statements.
• Manage core finance operations including accounts receivable and payable, identifying opportunities for process enhancement and team development.
• Promote a culture of integrity, safety, and ethical leadership, ensuring adherence to workplace health and safety standards.

What You'll Bring

• CA qualification with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical accounting expertise in Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience in Big 4 firm (essential).
• Strong preference will be given to candidates from Financial Services.
• Familiarity with Australian taxation obligations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Passion for process improvement and embracing change.