We are partnering with a high-growth, Private Equity-backed business that is entering an exciting phase of expansion and is looking to appoint a high-calibre Financial Controller to help build and lead the finance function through its next stage of growth.

The Opportunity The business has grown by approximately 60–70% since its PE investment and is expected to be 2–3x larger over the next four years, creating a genuine opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Controller to have significant influence on the finance function, systems and processes.

Key responsibilities

Leading the month-end and year-end close process across a complex, multi-entity group

Reviewing and overseeing management accounting and monthly reporting

Preparing quarterly investor, Board and PE reporting packs

Overseeing statutory reporting, taxation and compliance requirements

Providing strong technical accounting expertise across areas including lease accounting, consolidations, tax and AASB/IFRS

Leading the annual external audit process and managing relationships with external advisors

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling

Driving improvements across finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks

Supporting ERP implementation and broader finance systems improvements

Supporting acquisitions, integration activities and other strategic projects

Overseeing AP/AR and cash management functions

Managing, developing and growing the finance team

The role currently sits within a finance function of approximately 7 people,



reporting into the CFO and leading the broader financial accounting team.

About you We are looking for a high-functioning Financial Controller who can operate at both a technical and commercial level.

Ideally, you will have:

Approximately 4–5 years Big 4 audit experience, ideally through to Manager level

A further 5+ years in a commercial financial reporting workplace

Strong technical accounting knowledge across AASB/IFRS, consolidations, leases and taxation

Experience working within a multi-entity, high-growth SME/mid-market environment

Strong month-end, financial reporting and management accounting experience

Exposure to PE, investor or Board reporting

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation/implementation

Strong leadership and team development capability

Property experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. Experience in a PE-backed or debt-funded environment will be highly regarded.

What's on offer?

$200k–$225k base + super

10% STI

Significant scope to shape and improve the finance function

Opportunity to lead and develop a growing finance team

Exposure to investors, Board, acquisitions and strategic projects

A business expected to 2–3x larger over the next four years

Brisbane location or open to relocate

If you're a technically strong Financial Controller who wants to step into a high-growth, PE-backed environment where you can genuinely make your mark, this is a excellent opportunity to explore.

Financial Controller • Brisbane, QLD, AU

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📌 Financial Controller (Brisbane)
🏢 The Andersen Partnership
📍 Brisbane