Job Description

A fast-growing Australian group is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function across a complex, multi-entity portfolio. The group operates across carbon project development and trading (including an AFSL-regulated advisory business), agribusiness, and a number of early-stage incubated ventures, each with its own structure and regulatory profile.

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Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 3+, this is a senior role for someone who can bring clarity, control and simple, repeatable processes to a fast-moving environment, while supporting growth, governance and investment-readiness.

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What you'll do

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Lead, mentor and develop a growing, multi-disciplined finance team, setting transparent standards and holding the team to account.

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Establish and maintain financial controls, cost management frameworks and risk monitoring across a varied portfolio of entities.

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Oversee consolidated and entity-level financial statements and tax disclosures in line with Australian accounting standards, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation.

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Ensure compliance across BAS, income tax, FBT and payroll tax for all group companies.

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Deliver accurate, timely reporting to the CFO and executive team, including P&L;, cashflow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.

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Partner with operational leaders, external accountants, auditors, regulators and finance providers in a solutions-focused way.

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Identify and implement improvements to finance systems, policies and reporting, including the use of automation and AI tools.

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What you'll bring

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Tertiary qualifications in financial accounting and at least 7 years in a senior financial accounting or similar role.

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CA / CPA membership (or working towards), or similar.

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Demonstrated team leadership within a multi-entity, complex organisation.

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Advanced Xero and advanced MS Office 365, particularly Excel.

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Familiarity with AI and automation tools to streamline finance workflows.

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Australian citizenship or the right to work in Australia.

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This role may also suit a Senior Finance Manager ready to step up, or a Financial Controller looking to broaden their experience.

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📌 Financial Controller (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales