The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well established Australian consumer goods and retail business embarking on a significant growth journey.

Reporting directly to the CFO as the Finance 2IC, this role will play a critical part in strengthening the finance function, embedding robust controls and governance frameworks, and helping prepare the business for its next phase of expansion.

This is not simply a "steady-state" Financial Controller position. The successful candidate will join a business that is investing in growth and requires a hands on leader who can build capability, improve processes and drive financial discipline while supporting a fast paced and entrepreneurial operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead all financial control, compliance and governance activities
- Oversee month end, year end and audit processes
- Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting and working capital outcomes
- Drive balance sheet integrity and financial reporting accuracy
- Strengthen internal controls, policies and finance processes
- Lead and develop the transactional finance team
- Partner with operational stakeholders across the business
- Support system, reporting and process improvement initiatives
- Contribute to strategic projects and business growth initiatives

About You
You are a commercially aware Financial Controller who enjoys operating in dynamic and evolving businesses. Comfortable rolling up your sleeves,



you have the ability to balance strong technical capability with a practical, solutions focused approach.

You will ideally possess:

- CA or CPA qualification
- Proven Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager experience
- Experience within retail, FMCG, consumer products or related industries
- Strong financial reporting, controls, governance and treasury capability
- Demonstrated success improving processes and building finance functions
- Strong people leadership skills and experience developing finance teams
- The ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively in a growing business environment
- A proactive, adaptable mindset and willingness to drive positive change

What's on Offer

- Prospect to work closely with an experienced CFO and executive leadership team
- Key leadership role within a growing consumer focused business
- Significant scope to influence systems, processes and finance operations
- Broad role offering a mix of financial control, leadership and transformation
- Competitive salary package of between $160,000-190,000 plus super depending on experience

To Apply
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Harley Thomas at Sharp & Carter or apply via the link below.

Please note that due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information regarding the organisation will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.

📌 Financial Controller | Consumer Goods business | Northern suburbs (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne