- We're recruiting a Financial Controller / Finance Manager for the Australian subsidiary of a globally listed French industrial group operating across 40+ countries, delivering high-value engineering and construction projects with a growing pipeline and an upcoming statutory audit.
- This is a standalone, hands‑on finance role suited to someone with around 5–8 years of experience who's ready to run a finance function on their own, not a large team to manage, but full ownership and autonomy. You'll be the most senior finance person on the ground in Australia, reporting directly to the APAC Regional CFO.
- Base location: Brisbane (hybrid, with some travel to the Townsville office).

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 the 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

- 5–8 years in financial control, FP&A;, or audit/industry finance
- Ideally has some exposure to standalone or SME‑style environments
- Solid 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 solid plus
- Based in Brisbane; comfortable with fortnightly to monthly travel to the Townsville office
- Comfortable working autonomously, without a large team around you

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: the upcoming statutory audit means day‑one value from week one
- Career growth: as the company expands in Australia, this role grows with it, with a natural path to broader regional leadership
- International platform: a global group spanning APAC and the Middle East, with Group finance interactions in Paris

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📌 Finance Controller - International Industrial Group (Brisbane City)
🏢 Australiance
📍 Brisbane City