Job Description
We are partnering with a high-growth, Private Equity-backed business that is entering an exciting phase of expansion and is looking to appoint a high-calibre Financial Controller to help build and lead the finance function through its next stage of growth.
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The business has grown by approximately *****% since its PE investment and is expected to be 2–3x larger over the next four years, creating a genuine opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Controller to have significant influence on the finance function, systems and processes.
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The Opportunity
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Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial control and reporting function, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
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This is a role for someone who enjoys being hands-on, technically strong and commercially involved. You will need to be comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting where processes are still being built and improved, and where you are expected to hit the ground running.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Leading the month-end and year-end close process across a complex, multi-entity group
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Reviewing and overseeing management accounting and monthly reporting
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Preparing quarterly investor, Board and PE reporting packs
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Overseeing statutory reporting, taxation and compliance requirements
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Providing strong technical accounting expertise across areas including lease accounting, consolidations, tax and AASB/IFRS
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Leading the annual external audit process and managing relationships with external advisors
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Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
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Driving improvements across finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks
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Supporting ERP implementation and broader finance systems improvements
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Supporting acquisitions,



integration activities and other strategic projects
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Overseeing AP/AR and cash management functions
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Managing, developing and growing the finance team
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The role currently sits within a finance function of approximately 7 people, reporting into the CFO and leading the broader financial accounting team.
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About you
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We are looking for a high-functioning Financial Controller who can operate at both a technical and commercial level.
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Ideally, you will have:
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Approximately 4–5 years Big 4 audit experience, ideally through to Manager level
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A further 5+ years in a commercial financial reporting environment
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Strong technical accounting knowledge across AASB/IFRS, consolidations, leases and taxation
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Experience working within a multi-entity, high-growth SME/mid-market environment
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Strong month-end, financial reporting and management accounting experience
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Exposure to PE, investor or Board reporting
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Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
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Experience with ERP systems and finance
transformation/implementation
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Strong leadership and team development capability
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Property experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. Experience in a PE-backed or debt-funded environment will be highly regarded.
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What's on offer?
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$200k–$225k base + super
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10% STI
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Significant scope to shape and improve the finance function
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Opportunity to lead and develop a growing finance team
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Exposure to investors, Board, acquisitions and strategic projects
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A business expected to 2–3x larger over the next four years
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Brisbane location or open to relocate
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If you're a technically strong Financial Controller who wants to step into a high-growth, PE-backed environment where you can genuinely make your mark, this is a great opportunity to explore.

📌 Financial Controller (Queensland)
🏢 The Andersen Partnership
📍 Queensland