Financial Controller | Consumer Goods business | Northern suburbs
The Opportunity
An exciting prospect 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
Opportunity 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 plus super depending on experience
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📌 Financial Controller | Consumer Goods Business | Northern Suburbs (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne