Job Description
Lead the finance function of a growing Australian business with national operations and an expanding footprint.
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Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is an opportunity to lead the financial control function of a growing, commercially focused organisation operating across multiple entities.
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Leading a sizeable finance team, you'll take ownership of financial reporting, governance, tax, treasury and compliance while helping shape the next stage of the finance function. Alongside day-to-day financial leadership, you'll play a key role in systems optimisation, process improvement and strengthening the financial capability of the business as it continues to grow.
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The organisation operates in a fast-paced environment, with continued investment in growth, operational improvement and finance transformation, offering genuine scope to influence both the finance function and the broader business.
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About the Role
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Reporting to the CFO, your responsibilities will include:
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Leading the financial control function across a multi-entity group
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Managing month-end, year-end and statutory reporting
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Overseeing tax, audit, treasury and compliance activities
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Managing cash flow, balance sheet integrity and financial governance
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Leading consolidations, intercompany accounting and foreign exchange processes
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Driving finance systems optimisation, reporting automation and continuous process improvement
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Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team (on and off-shore)
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Partnering with operational leaders to improve commercial performance and financial outcomes
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Supporting strategic initiatives, business growth and future expansion opportunities
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About You
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You are an experienced Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager who enjoys combining technical excellence with commercial leadership. You're comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of building structure, improving processes and leading high-performing finance teams.
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You'll likely bring:
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CA or CPA qualification
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10 years + Financial Accounting Experience required
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Strong experience across financial reporting, consolidations, tax, audit and compliance
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Experience leading medium to large finance teams
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Advanced systems capability, with experience driving finance transformation and process improvement
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Strong commercial acumen and the ability to partner effectively with operational stakeholders
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Experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, infrastructure or other asset-intensive industries will be highly regarded
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Exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth or multi-entity organisations will be viewed favourably
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Big Four Chartered background will be highly regarded, but is not essential
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Prior experience - Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller role
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The Person
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An engaging and authentic leader
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Commercially minded with robust financial discipline
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Structured, organised and quality-focused
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
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Proactive with a high level of ownership and accountability
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Equally confident influencing stakeholders and rolling up your sleeves when required
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What's on Offer
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Senior Financial Controller position reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer
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Leadership of an established finance function and experienced team
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Opportunity to influence finance transformation, systems optimisation and continuous improvement
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Genuine exposure to strategic business initiatives and growth
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📌 Senior Financial Controller (Queensland)
🏢 Mansell Taylor Consulting
📍 Queensland