Job Description
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 agile 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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Strong 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 plus super depending on experience
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📌 Financial Controller | Consumer Goods Business | Northern Suburbs (Victoria)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Victoria