At Whites Group, we're proud of our reputation as a family-owned Australian business that combines entrepreneurial thinking with a genuine people-first culture . Our team members enjoy the opportunity to make an impact, contribute ideas, and work alongside passionate people who are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers.

We are looking for a commercially minded finance leader to join Whites Group as Financial Controller . This role could suit an experienced Financial Controller looking for a broader, more influential position in a hands-on business environment, or a strong Finance Manager, Senior Financial Accountant, Group Financial Accountant or Assistant Financial Controller ready to take the next step.

Based at our Central Office in Glendenning , this senior leadership position reports to the Group Chief Financial Officer and leads a Finance team of four .

This role would be ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial thinking, curiosity and the confidence to build trusted relationships across the business. You'll enjoy balancing the discipline of financial control with the opportunity to influence strategy, support better decision-making and make a genuine impact on business performance. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys leading people, improving processes and helping others understand the story behind the numbers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering accurate and timely management and financial reporting

Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning

Strengthening financial controls, governance and statutory compliance

Coordinating audit , taxation and regulatory requirements

Supporting strategic initiatives, investments and business cases

Improving working capital , profitability and operational decision-making





Simplifying, standardising and automating finance processes

Enhancing management reports , dashboards and access to financial information

Coaching and developing the Finance team

Contributing as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team

You will have:

5+ years’ experience across financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls or commercial finance

Experience leading, supervising, coaching or developing others, with the ability to build capability the finance team

A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce

CA or CPA qualification , or substantial progress towards completion

Proven budgeting, forecasting and financial-analysis capability

Knowledge of accounting standards, compliance obligations and internal controls

Experience with financial systems or enterprise resource planning platforms

Strong spreadsheet, modelling and data-analysis skills

Exposure to a multi-entity, multi-site or multi-currency workplace

If you are looking for a Financial Controller role with broader scope, genuine influence and the opportunity to contribute beyond traditional reporting and compliance , we would like to hear from you. We offer an attractive base salary + super + bonus opportunity.

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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a financial controller?
- Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?

Whites Thinking Outside is our passion for your lifestyle. Our aim is better ideas for your home, your garden and your worksite so when you're thinking outside you can think of Whites.

Our Thinking, that you require uncomplicated products, easy to use, install and do the job well, is applied to products that are designed for Outside projects which enhance your outdoor living space. It's what drives us.

Our key brands feature clever-thinking solutions like Retain-iT, Garden Up, Screen Up, Oxy-Shield and Staymesh. Our heritage range of tie wire, mesh, netting and Ultrapost fence posts; contractor safety ranges and more, are designed to add to your outside experience.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Whites Thinking Outside is our passion for your lifestyle. Our aim is better ideas for your home, your garden and your worksite so when you're thinking outside you can think of Whites.

Our Thinking, that you require uncomplicated products, easy to use, install and do the job well, is applied to products that are designed for Outside projects which enhance your outdoor living space. It's what drives us.

Our key brands feature clever-thinking solutions like Retain-iT, Garden Up, Screen Up, Oxy-Shield and Staymesh. Our heritage range of tie wire, mesh, netting and Ultrapost fence posts; contractor safety ranges and more, are designed to add to your outside experience.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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📌 Financial Controller (Sydney)
🏢 Whites Group
📍 Sydney