The Chance
We're recruiting a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for an Australian subsidiary of a globally listed French industrial group operating across 40+ countries.
They deliver high-value engineering and construction projects, with a growing pipeline and an upcoming statutory audit.
This is a standalone, hands-on finance role.
You will be the most senior finance person on the ground in Australia, reporting directly to the APAC Regional CFO.
You own the full finance function, no playbook to inherit.
You build it yourself.
Base location: Brisbane (hybrid, with fortnightly travel to Townsville) or Townsville directly.
What You'll Be Doing
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements; managing year-end close with external accountants
Leading annual budgets, 3-year forecasts, and monthly Group reporting submissions
Running variance analysis and delivering clear financial commentary to MD and Regional CFO
Overseeing cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital
Coordinating the upcoming statutory audit and ensuring Australian compliance
Driving the transition from Xero to a more robust ERP as the business grows
Partnering with operations on cost control, project financials, and business plans
What You'll Need
5+ years in financial control,



FP&A;, or audit/industry finance - ideally in a standalone or SME environment
Strong experience preparing financial statements, managing audits, and owning month-end close
CPA or CA qualified (or equivalent recognised in Australia)
Confident with budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to senior leadership
Comfortable with Xero; ERP transition experience is a strong plus
Fluent English
Based in Brisbane or Townsville, or willing to relocate; comfortable with fortnightly travel
SME mindset of not needing a team around you to get things done
Why This Role
Direct access to leadership: report to the APAC Regional CFO, no layers in between
Build something real: design and own the finance function from the ground up
Immediate impact: upcoming statutory audit means day-one value from week one
Career growth: as the company expands in Australia, this role grows with it providing natural path to broader regional leadership
International platform: global group spanning APAC and the Middle East, with Group finance interactions in Paris
Competitive salary: $100,000-$140,000 AUD depending on experience
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📌 Finance Manager - International Industrial Group (Brisbane)
🏢 INAUTALENT
📍 Brisbane