Job Description

Financial Controller | Consumer Goods business | Northern suburbs

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The Opportunity

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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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.

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You will ideally possess:

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

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- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO and executive leadership team
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- Key leadership role within a growing consumer focused business
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- Significant scope to influence systems, processes and finance operations
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- Broad role offering a mix of financial control, leadership and transformation
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- Competitive salary package of between $160,000-190,000 plus super depending on experience
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📌 Financial Controller | Consumer Goods business | Northern suburbs (Victoria)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Victoria