High-growth wholesale & distribution business | PE Portfolio
$180k - $200k package + bonus | Recognisble brand
Liverpool head office | Report directly into the Managing Director

The Opportunity

Our client is a high growth wholesale and distribution business that has recently secured private equity investment. Based in Liverpool, the business is growing 30% YoY with a explicit strategy for future growth. They offer a supportive and collaborate environment, and reputation for being people-first and performance-focused.

This Financial Controller role will allow the right finance executive to take ownership of the finance function, reporting directly into the Managing Director. It will oversee a small team of 4 and ensure robust reporting to the ELT and Board.

This is a hands-on role, well-suited to someone with experience working in an SME environment. We will consider up and coming finance executives looking to transition into their first 'Head of' position.

The Challenge

Key responsibilities will include:
Leading month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely reporting
Delivering budgets and forecasts, providing commentary and decision support to the business
Preparing KPI reporting and providing commercial insights




Overseeing compliance including GST/BAS and statutory reporting
Managing working capital, including AR/AP performance and cash-flow forecasting
Driving enhancements to financial processes, controls, and ERP systems
Leading and developing a small finance team

The Expertise

Please consider expressing your interest in the position if you have most of the following:
Finance leadership experience in fast paced dynamic growth environments
Background in wholesale distribution, FMCG, manufacturing or similar industries
High achievement drive, your personality is energetic and you enjoy working within agile, fast-paced cultures
The presence and communication skills to successfully support and report to board and PE owner

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance specialists across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
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