Gold Coast | Permanent Part-Time| 3 Days Per Week
Our client is an established Australian engineering and manufacturing business providing innovative products and solutions nationally and internationally.
They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to work closely with the CEO and take ownership of finance across a multi-entity business.
This is a permanent three-day-per-week position, with scope to develop into a full-time role as the business grows.
It's a hands-on commercial role focused on improving financial visibility and supporting better decisions around cost, margin, cashflow and profitability.
The Role
Working directly with the CEO, your responsibilities will include:
Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management across multiple entities
Financial and management reporting, including variance analysis
COGS, margin and profitability analysis across products, projects and work centres
Financial modelling to support pricing and commercial decisions
Improving purchasing controls, cost allocation and spend visibility
Managing month-end, reconciliations and financial controls
Working with operations and engineering to improve financial performance, including R&D; expenditure and Tax Incentive claims
Managing banking and external advisors while supporting the accounts team
The focus is on establishing strong financial control,



improving visibility and driving better cost, margin, cashflow and profitability outcomes.
About You
We're looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys understanding how a business makes its money, rather than simply reporting the numbers.
You'll ideally bring:
Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior commercial accounting experience
CA/CPA qualification or equivalent
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a product/project-based environment
Strong understanding of COGS, margins, inventory/WIP and cost allocation
Strong budgeting, forecasting and cashflow capability
Commercial mindset with strong systems and Excel skills
Multi-entity experience and exposure to R&D; Tax Incentive claims would be highly regarded.
Why Consider This Role
Permanent part time, three days per week
Work directly with the CEO and influence commercial decisions
Broad exposure across finance, manufacturing and business performance
Established Gold Coast business with national and international reach
Long-term opportunity within a growing, innovative business
If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a commercially focused role with genuine impact, we'd like to hear from you.
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