Group Financial Controller
Step into a true number two finance leadership role where you'll lift reporting, controls, and systems to support a growing multi-entity business.
Reporting to the CFO, you'll own the end-to-end financial integrity of the group, delivering timely insights for decision-making and helping build scalable processes as the business evolves.
This suits an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys balancing hands-on delivery with continuous improvement.
Perks
Direct access to the CFOwith real influence on group-wide reporting, controls, and finance strategy
Make the finance function scalablethrough process improvement, standardisation, and system governance as the business grows
High visibility outputsincluding board packs, financial analysis, and input into investor communications
Exposure to growth activityincluding due diligence, acquisitions, and integration support (where required)
Own the numbers end-to-endacross month-end, compliance, audit, tax, cashflow, and governance
Reality check:month-end reporting is expectedwithin 10 days, so you'll need to be comfortable working to firm timelines
Key Responsibilities
Lead accurate, timely month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across the group
Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management to protect assets and ensure reporting integrity
Ensure compliance across ASIC, ATO, statutory reporting, audit, tax,



and Australian Accounting Standards
Build and maintain financial models, performance metrics, and forecasting tools that drive decision-making
Own finance process improvement including scalable frameworks across AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, journals, and source system inputs
Maintain strong system discipline and data governance, including effective utilisation ofXeroand associated reporting tools
Partner with the CFO on board packs, stakeholder reporting, and growth initiatives including integrations and banking relationships
Lead, mentor, and develop accounts/admin staff to lift capability and accountability
Requirements
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader, ideally in amulti-entity(and/or international) environment
Strong technical capability across financial reporting, controls, compliance, audit, and tax
Demonstrated success improving reporting accuracy, financial controls, and system/process capability
Hands-on experience with cash flow management, treasury, and banking relationships
Experience supporting due diligence, acquisitions, and/or integration activities
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;CPA/CA (or equivalent) qualified is essential
High proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools, includingXero
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📌 Group Financial Controller (Melbourne)
🏢 Fuse Recruitment
📍 Melbourne