Job title: Financial Controller — Brisbane | Standalone Finance Role, International Industrial Group
Location: Brisbane, QLD (hybrid — with fortnightly to monthly travel to Townsville)
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
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We're recruiting on behalf of the Australian subsidiary of a globally listed industrial group operating in 40 countries, delivering high-value engineering and construction projects with a growing pipeline and an upcoming statutory audit.
The Role
This is a standalone, hands-on finance role. You'll be the most senior finance person on the ground in Australia, reporting directly to the APAC Regional CFO. You own the full finance function — there's no playbook to inherit, you build it yourself.
What you'll be doing
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements; managing year-end close with external accountants
Leading annual budgets, 3-year forecasts, and monthly Group reporting submissions
Running variance analysis and delivering financial commentary to the MD and Regional CFO
Overseeing cash flow, banking relationships and working capital
Coordinating the upcoming statutory audit and ensuring Australian compliance
Driving the transition from Xero to a more robust ERP as the business grows
Partnering with operations on cost control, project financials and business plans
What you'll need
5 years in financial control, FP&A; or audit/industry finance — ideally standalone or SME setting
CPA or CA qualified (or equivalent recognised in Australia)
Robust experience preparing financial statements, managing audits, and owning month-end close
Comfortable with Xero; ERP transition experience a robust plus
Based in Brisbane, comfortable with travel to Townsville
What's on offer
$100,000–$140,000 AUD depending on experience
Direct access to leadership — report to the APAC Regional CFO, no layers in between
Build the finance function from the ground up, with immediate impact from an upcoming statutory audit
International platform spanning APAC and the Middle East, with Group finance interactions in Paris