We are partnering with an innovative Adelaide-based technology organisation entering a significant stage of commercial and organisational growth.
This is not a conventional Financial Controller position centred purely around month-end, reporting and compliance. Those fundamentals are important, but the broader opportunity is to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a capable team, strengthen systems and processes, and work closely with an experienced CFO as the organisation transitions from technology development into increasing commercialisation and revenue generation.
The successful person will inherit a finance function where many of the foundations have already been established. Month-end processes, controls, modelling, audit documentation and supporting structures have been substantially improved, meaning the next Financial Controller can focus on taking what exists and scaling it for the organisation the business is becoming.
For the right individual, the longer-term opportunity extends considerably further, with potential exposure to capital activity, acquisitions and divestments, corporate transactions, commercial projects and future listing preparation.
About the Business:
The organisation is an Adelaide-based technology company advancing and commercialising innovative technologies through science and engineering.
Its work spans areas including healthcare and medical technologies, energy, defence, and advanced technology commercialisation.
The business is now moving through an important transition from technology development and pre-revenue activity towards increasing commercialisation and revenue generation. That growth is creating the need for increasingly sophisticated financial systems, reporting, governance and commercial support.
About the Role:
Reporting directly to the CFO,



the Financial Controller will lead the day-to-day finance and administration function and become a genuine 2IC within the organisation.
The remit is broad and will include:
Financial and management reporting
Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Treasury and capital management support
Financial modelling and commercial analysis
Statutory reporting and external audit
Taxation and compliance
R&D; claims and grant obligations
Payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
Procurement and expenditure management
Finance systems and internal controls
Policies, procedures and process improvement
Leadership of the finance and administration team
Supporting commercial projects and investment opportunities
Finance Transformation & NetSuite
A major immediate priority will be helping lead the continued implementation and development of their cloud based ERP. This is broader than simply replacing an accounting system. The business is developing an ERP environment capable of supporting its transition into commercial production. The initial implementation includes core accounting, workflows, approvals, purchase orders and finance processes, with later stages expected to encompass inventory management, inventory tracking and broader production-related ERP functionality.
The successful person therefore needs to be comfortable operating as both a finance leader and an effective project manager, understanding what good looks like,



developing a clear path forward and ensuring outcomes are delivered.
Importantly, additional project resources can be made available where required, and the expectation is not that the Financial Controller personally absorbs every component of the implementation.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance leader who has operated successfully within growth, transformation or changing environments.
Ideally, you will bring:
CA or CPA qualification
Significant commercial finance experience
Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager experience
Experience leading a finance and administration function
Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability
Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
ERP implementation or finance systems transformation experience
Solid technical accounting knowledge
Experience managing and developing teams
Confidence working with senior executives and stakeholders
Strong commercial judgement and decision-making capability
This will suit someone who:
Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction
Can challenge senior stakeholders constructively
Enjoys improving and building rather than simply maintaining
Remains effective when priorities shift
Is willing to initially get into the detail when required
Understands how to progressively build capability beneath themselves
Has successfully operated through genuine organisational growth or transformation
The CFO is specifically looking for someone with a strong personality, outcomes focused, and the ability to manage both upwards and downwards through the organisation.
The position is full-time and predominantly office-based in the Adelaide CBD.
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📌 Financial Controller (Adelaide)
🏢 People Space
📍 Adelaide