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Financial Controller

Job description

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.