An exceptional opportunity exists for an accomplished and commercially astute finance executive to join a highly regarded, privately owned Australian Group as itsSeniorFinancialController with the opportunityto stepintothe companiesfirstChief FinancialOfficerpositionin thenext 12 to24 months.
Established for 50 years, the Group has a strong heritage in construction and has experienced significant growth and diversification over recent years. Today, its interests encompass
high-end residential and commercial construction, property development, and an extensive commercial and residential property portfolio held across multiple entities
.
With a clear five-year growth strategy in place, the appointment of aSeniorFinanceExecutiverepresentsan important next stage in the evolution of the business.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with theSenior Leadership Team of which theSeniorFinancialControllerwillbe a key member,providingstrategic financial leadership and commercial insight across the Group.
With forecast annual turnover of approximately
$40 million
, this is a broad executive role encompassing Groupfinancial management, construction and project performance, property and development interests, treasury,riskand governance.
TheSeniorFinancialControllerwill lead and further develop the finance function, including the appointment of asecondFinancial Controller, andestablishthe financial capability, disciplines and systemsrequiredto support the Group's continued growth.
Key areas of responsibility will include:




Strategic financial and commercial advice to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team
Group management reporting, budgeting,forecastingand financial planning
Cash-flow, treasury,bankingand capital management
Construction financial performance, including job costing, WIP, project forecasting and margin analysis
Financial oversight of the Group's property investment and leasing portfolio
Property development forecasting,feasibilityand financial performance
Group structures, intercompanyreportingandconsolidatedfinancial oversight
Commercial contracts, insurance, financialriskand governanceincluding compliance
Financial systems,controlsand continuous improvement
Management of internal and external stakeholder networks including financiers and consultants
Leadership and development of the Group finance function and team
Contribution to strategic planning, investmentdecisionsand the execution of the Group's five-year growth strategy
The Executive
We areseekinga highly credible finance leader who combines
strong technical capability with commercial judgement and strategic perspective
.




The successful candidate will ideally bring senior financial leadership experience within
construction, property development, propertyinvestmentor a similarly project-driven workplace
, together withdemonstratedcapability in complex, multi-entity structures.
A strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP, cash-flowmanagementand project commercial performance will be important. Exposure to property investment, leasing and/or development will be highly regarded.
CA/CPA qualification or equivalent is expected.
Just as importantly, the successful executive will have the interpersonal maturity tooperateeffectively within a successful privately owned business. They will be confident working closely with owners and senior leaders, capable of providing constructivechallengeand independent advice, whileremainingpragmatic,collaborativeand commercially focused.
This role will suit an establishedSeniorFinanceDirector, or an exceptional senior finance executivepreparingtostep into their first CFO appointment.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a rare opportunity topotentiallybecomethe
financial leadofan established and successful 50-year business at a pivotal stage in its development
.
The successful executive will inherit a sound platform while having the mandate to shape the future finance function, strengthen commercial and financial capability across the Group, and play an influential role in delivering its next phase of growth.
Executiveremunerationcommensuratewith experience and capability.
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📌 Senior Financial Controller (Melbourne)
🏢 Aslan Corporate Services
📍 Melbourne