Group Financial Controller | Private Equity-Backed Technology Group
Lead accounting, tax, treasury and reporting across Australia, New Zealand and the UK
Build and transform a best-in-class finance function supporting rapid growth and acquisitions
Partner directly with the CFO and executive team in a highly autonomous leadership position
Lead accounting, tax, treasury and reporting across Australia, New Zealand and the UK
Build and transform a best-in-class finance function supporting rapid growth and acquisitions
Partner directly with the CFO and executive team in a highly autonomous leadership position
The Organisation
Sharp & Carter is partnering with a private equity-backed technology group experiencing significant growth across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Following a series of strategic acquisitions, the business has established a strong market position within an essential services sector and continues to pursue both organic growth and targeted acquisition opportunities.
With a growing international footprint, sophisticated investor backing and an ambitious growth agenda, the organisation is now seeking a high-calibre Group Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the future finance function.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will assume responsibility for group accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury and financial control across a complex multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
This is far more than a traditional controllership role. You will be tasked with building capability, improving processes, driving systems optimisation and establishing the financial infrastructure required to support the company's next phase of growth.
Leading an established finance team, you will partner closely with executive leadership while taking ownership of finance transformation initiatives, reporting integrity,



compliance frameworks and acquisition integration activities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
Lead monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting processes
Oversee multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting and foreign currency reporting
Manage statutory financial reporting, audit processes and technical accounting matters
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements
Deliver accurate reporting to executive leadership, investors and external stakeholders
Treasury, Tax & Compliance
Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting and banking relationships
Manage taxation obligations across multiple jurisdictions
Maintain effective financial controls, governance frameworks and compliance processes
Coordinate external advisors including auditors, tax specialists and banking partners
Monitor covenant compliance and support lender reporting obligations
Systems & Process Improvement
Drive finance transformation, automation and process optimisation initiatives
Enhance reporting capabilities and improve the quality of financial information
Support ERP and finance systems implementation, optimisation and governance
Improve close processes, controls and overall finance team efficiency
Leverage technology to reduce manual processes and strengthen financial oversight
Leadership & Business Partnering
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team
Establish transparent accountability,



performance expectations and development pathways
Partner with senior executives on key commercial and strategic initiatives
Provide financial insights to support business planning and decision making
Contribute to acquisition due diligence, integration and growth initiatives
About You
You are a commercially minded and technically strong finance leader who enjoys building, improving and scaling finance functions within high-growth environments. You possess the ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic leadership and thrive in organisations undergoing change and transformation.
You will bring:
CA/CPA qualification
10+ years' experience across accounting, finance and controllership roles
Strong financial accounting, reporting and technical accounting expertise
Experience managing multi-entity and ideally multi-currency environments
Proven capability leading audits, consolidations, compliance and financial controls
Exposure to treasury, cash flow management and taxation oversight
Demonstrated experience improving systems, processes or finance team performance
Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability
Experience within software, technology, SaaS or acquisitive businesses highly regarded
Exposure to private equity-backed organisations viewed favourably
Benefits
Rare opportunity to build and shape a finance function during a significant growth phase
Direct exposure to an experienced CFO, executive leadership team and investors
Broad mandate spanning reporting, controls, treasury, tax, systems and acquisitions
International business with exposure across multiple jurisdictions
Significant scope to influence strategy, processes and organisational growth
Collaborative and ambitious culture focused on continuous improvement
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📌 Group Financial Controller | Private Equity-Backed Technology Group (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne