Senior Manager / Head of Financial Control (Fixed-Term Contract)

Lead a high-performing finance team within a dynamic financial services organisation.

We are partnering with a well-established financial services business to appoint a Senior Manager / Head of Financial Control on an initial fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact while positioning yourself for a potential longer-term or permanent opportunity.

You will lead a team of 5-8 finance professionals and take ownership of financial control, statutory and regulatory reporting, financial governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop a team of 5-8 finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations and internal controls.
- Manage statutory reporting, audits and stakeholder engagement with external auditors.
- Partner with senior business leaders to provide commercial and financial insights.
- Drive process improvement, automation and finance transformation initiatives.
- Maintain a robust control environment,



identifying and mitigating financial risks.
- Support strategic projects and broader business objectives as required.

About You
- CA/CPA qualified with significant experience within financial services.
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Strong technical accounting, financial control and regulatory reporting expertise.
- Background gained within banking, insurance, wealth management, fintech or broader financial services environments.
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer
- Initial fixed-term contract with strong potential to extend or convert to a permanent role.
- Opportunity to lead a sizeable finance team and influence key business decisions.
- Visible role with regular exposure to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Competitive remuneration package.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Leader seeking a role where you can make an immediate impact while keeping longer-term opportunities open, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

📌 Head of Financial Control (Sydney)
🏢 T+O+M Executive
📍 Sydney