About us

Welcome to Vorwerk - the global company behind Thermomix, one of the world's most iconic and category-defining premium kitchen brands. We are not just another employer. We are a 140+ year success story. A thriving international community.

Europe's biggest direct-selling powerhouse in premium household products.

And now, as Vorwerk Australia continues its ambitious growth journey, we are looking for a Financial Controls & Compliance Lead based in Melbourne, to support our Finance Director for a 6 month FTC.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a critical role in strengthening financial controls, driving audit readiness (internal and year-end external audits), enhancing tax governance across Australia and New Zealand, and embedding robust process documentation. This position is ideal for a senior financial controller or compliance specialist who thrives on bringing structure, accountability, and stability to high‑risk activities during key financial milestones.

Key responsibilities

- Oversee balance sheet integrity, lead remediation of overdue GL reconciliations, and establish clear standards, ownership, and review routines for month‑end close;
- Lead readiness activities for an upcoming internal audit (November) and coordinate external audit requirements (Jan–Sept review and year‑end);
- Strengthen controls around local tax submissions (AU/NZ), support transfer pricing readiness, and liaise with external tax advisors and Group Finance teams in Switzerland and Germany;
- Map core finance processes,



identify compliance gaps, and introduce practical trackers, calendars, and frameworks for sustainable execution; and
- Partner with the Finance Director, mentor local finance team members, and manage relationships with external auditors and corporate tax teams.

What we are looking for

- Significant experience in a senior finance, financial control, or accounting leadership role;
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands‑on experience in month‑end close and balance sheet management;
- Proven experience in GL reconciliations, controls review, and remediation of accounting issues;
- Experience preparing for and supporting internal and external audits;
- Experience coordinating with tax advisors and supporting tax compliance processes;
- Robust process improvement and documentation capability; and
- Ability to operate independently and bring structure to a changing environment.

Why join us

At Vorwerk, we are a People First organization driven by our purpose of creating something incredible together. We value authenticity, positivity, and dedication (we TREAD together: Togetherness, Real, Engaged, Abundance, Driven). Step into a high‑impact contract role where your expertise will directly shape our financial integrity and long‑term operating rhythm.

At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

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📌 Financial Controls & Compliance Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Melbourne