The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a well-established Australian business operating across a complex, multi-entity environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being more than just the "numbers person" - you'll have genuine influence across the wider business, with the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, develop the team and work closely with the CFO on key financial and commercial matters.
Lead the Group's financial control, corporate accounting, consolidation, transactional finance, treasury, taxation and external reporting functions
Own the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting process across a complex multi-entity Group
Lead the Group consolidation process and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and Group policies
Maintain and strengthen the Group's financial control framework, including balance sheet reconciliations, accounting policies, approval controls and segregation of duties
Lead the annual external audit process, managing auditors, advisers and key deliverables through to completion
Oversee AP, AR and transactional finance operations, ensuring solid processes, controls and service levels
Develop and maintain Group cash flow forecasts and working capital analysis,



with a focus on liquidity, debtor performance and cash commitments
Oversee the Group's Australian tax compliance, including income tax, GST, FBT and transfer pricing
Support the CFO with treasury, funding, banking and cash management matters
Prepare and review reporting for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Executive Leadership Team
Partner with senior stakeholders and business unit finance teams to provide insight and support decision making
Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting processes, controls and transactional workflows
The Candidate
Strong experience as a Group Financial Controller/Finance Manager within a complex multi-entity environment
Strong technical accounting, consolidation and external reporting experience
Proven experience managing external audits and relationships with advisers
Strong ERP experience, ideally SAP
Strong knowledge of Australian taxation, including GST, FBT, income tax and transfer pricing
A proven track record of improving finance processes, systems and controls
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to confidently present financial information and recommendations to senior leadership
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📌 Group Financial Controller | Immediate Start (Melbourne)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Melbourne