Job Description
The Role
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Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a senior leadership opportunity 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.
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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.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing a high-performing finance team across accounting, payroll, receivables and payables
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Managing month-end, year-end and statutory reporting requirements
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Overseeing external audits, taxation compliance and regulatory lodgements
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Maintaining a robust internal control and governance framework
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Driving improvements across finance systems, reporting and operational processes
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Supporting budget, forecasting and business planning activities
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Managing key external stakeholder relationships including auditors, banking partners and regulatory bodies
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Providing financial analysis and strategic support to senior leadership
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Leading finance-related projects and change initiatives across the organisation
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This is a highly visible role that combines technical accounting excellence, people leadership and continuous improvement within a complex, fast-paced environment.
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The Candidate
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You are an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who thrives in a hands-on leadership role.
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Your background will include:
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CA or CPA qualification
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Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
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Strong technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting, tax and compliance
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Experience managing external audits and financial control frameworks
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Demonstrated success driving process improvement and systems enhancements
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Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, GST and taxation requirements
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Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across a business
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Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
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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.
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About the Company
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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 workplace, 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.
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The culture is collaborative, forward thinking and focused on continuous improvement, with senior leadership committed to empowering their teams and supporting professional growth.
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What's on Offer
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Key leadership role within a successful and growing organisation
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$150,000 - $160,000 + Superannuation + STI Bonus
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Broad remit with genuine influence across the business
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Opportunity to partner closely with an experienced CFO
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High-performing and supportive leadership team
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Ongoing focus on systems, process and operational improvement
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Melbourne CBD location with flexible working arrangements
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📌 Financial Controller (Victoria)
🏢 Talent Map Group
📍 Victoria