A rapid-growing Australian group is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function across a complex, multi-entity portfolio. The group operates across carbon project development and trading (including an AFSL-regulated advisory business), agribusiness, and a number of early-stage incubated ventures, each with its own structure and regulatory profile.

Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 3+, this is a senior role for someone who can bring clarity, control and simple, repeatable processes to a fast-moving environment, while supporting growth, governance and investment-readiness.

What you'll do

Lead, mentor and develop a growing, multi-disciplined finance team, setting clear standards and holding the team to account.

Establish and maintain financial controls, cost management frameworks and risk monitoring across a varied portfolio of entities.

Oversee consolidated and entity-level financial statements and tax disclosures in line with Australian accounting standards, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation.

Ensure compliance across BAS, income tax, FBT and payroll tax for all group companies.

Deliver accurate,



timely reporting to the CFO and executive team, including P&L;, cashflow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.

Partner with operational leaders, external accountants, auditors, regulators and finance providers in a solutions-focused way.

Identify and implement improvements to finance systems, policies and reporting, including the use of automation and AI tools.

What you'll bring

Tertiary qualifications in financial accounting and at least 7 years in a senior financial accounting or similar role.

CA / CPA membership (or working towards), or similar.

Demonstrated team leadership within a multi-entity, complex organisation.

Advanced Xero and advanced MS Office 365, particularly Excel.

Familiarity with AI and automation tools to streamline finance workflows.

Australian citizenship or the right to work in Australia.

This role may also suit a Senior Finance Manager ready to step up, or a Financial Controller looking to broaden their experience.

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