The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a senior leadership chance responsible for overseeing the end-to-end finance function across financial accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, compliance and reporting. As the Financial Controller and a key 2IC to the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity, driving process improvement and providing commercial support to the broader business.

Leading a team across finance operations and financial accounting, you will be responsible for maintaining a strong control environment, delivering accurate and timely reporting, managing external audits and driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing a high-performing finance team across accounting, payroll, receivables and payables

Managing month-end, year-end and statutory reporting requirements

Overseeing external audits, taxation compliance and regulatory lodgements

Maintaining a robust internal control and governance framework

Driving improvements across finance systems, reporting and operational processes

Supporting budget, forecasting and business planning activities

Managing key external stakeholder relationships including auditors, banking partners and regulatory bodies

Providing financial analysis and strategic support to senior leadership

Leading finance-related projects and change initiatives across the organisation

This is a highly visible role that combines technical accounting excellence, people leadership and continuous improvement within a complex, fast-paced environment.

The Candidate You are an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who thrives in a hands-on leadership role.

Your background will include:





CA or CPA qualification

Proven experience leading and developing finance teams

Strong technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting, tax and compliance

Experience managing external audits and financial control frameworks

Demonstrated success driving process improvement and systems enhancements

Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, GST and taxation requirements

Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across a business

Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience within a medium to large, multi-faceted organisation will be highly regarded, particularly where you have led change, strengthened controls and improved finance operations.

About the Company Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation with a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence. Operating in a dynamic commercial environment, the business has continued to invest in people, systems and process improvement, creating an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to make a significant impact.

The culture is collaborative, forward thinking and focused on continuous improvement, with senior leadership committed to empowering their teams and supporting professional growth.

What's on Offer

Key leadership role within a successful and growing organisation

$150,000 - $160,000 + Superannuation + STI Bonus

Broad remit with genuine influence across the business

Opportunity to partner closely with an experienced CFO

High-performing and supportive leadership team

Ongoing focus on systems, process and operational improvement

Melbourne CBD location with flexible working arrangements

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