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 transparent 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 strong 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)
🏢 Australiance
📍 Brisbane