Lead the finance function of a growing Australian business with national operations and an expanding footprint.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is an opportunity to lead the financial control function of a growing, commercially focused organisation operating across multiple entities.
Leading a sizeable finance team, you'll take ownership of financial reporting, governance, tax, treasury and compliance while helping shape the next stage of the finance function.
Alongside day-to-day financial leadership, you'll play a key role in systems optimisation, process improvement and strengthening the financial capability of the business as it continues to grow.
The organisation operates in a quick-paced environment, with continued investment in growth, operational improvement and finance transformation, offering genuine scope to influence both the finance function and the broader business.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, your responsibilities will include:
Leading the financial control function across a multi-entity group
Managing month-end, year-end and statutory reporting
Overseeing tax, audit, treasury and compliance activities
Managing cash flow, balance sheet integrity and financial governance
Leading consolidations, intercompany accounting and foreign exchange processes
Driving finance systems optimisation, reporting automation and continuous process improvement
Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team (on and off-shore)
Partnering with operational leaders to improve commercial performance and financial outcomes
Supporting strategic initiatives, business growth and future expansion opportunities
About You




You are an experienced Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager who enjoys combining technical excellence with commercial leadership.
You're comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of building structure, improving processes and leading high-performing finance teams.
You'll likely bring:
CA or CPA qualification
10 years + Financial Accounting Experience required
Strong experience across financial reporting, consolidations, tax, audit and compliance
Experience leading medium to large finance teams
Advanced systems capability, with experience driving finance transformation and process improvement
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to partner effectively with operational stakeholders
Experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, infrastructure or other asset-intensive industries will be highly regarded
Exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth or multi-entity organisations will be viewed favourably
Big Four Chartered background will be highly regarded, but is not essential
Prior experience - Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller role
The Person
An engaging and authentic leader
Commercially minded with strong financial discipline
Structured, organised and quality-focused
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Proactive with a high level of ownership and accountability
Equally confident influencing stakeholders and rolling up your sleeves when required
What's on Offer
Senior Financial Controller position reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer
Leadership of an established finance function and experienced team
Hybrid working arrangements
Opportunity to influence finance transformation, systems optimisation and continuous improvement
Genuine exposure to strategic business initiatives and growth
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📌 Senior Financial Controller (Queensland)
🏢 Mansell Taylor Consulting
📍 Queensland