Our client is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join their team in Darwin, Northern Territory. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to oversee finance across a diverse group of businesses, including construction, property development and hospitality. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management experience, commercial acumen and the ability to work closely with senior leaders across multiple business units.

The role offers a base salary of around $190,000 plus superannuation, with flexibility to discuss a higher package for a particularly strong candidate. Relocation assistance is available for the right person, and bonus arrangements can also be discussed. Candidates already based in Darwin or willing to relocate are preferred.

What you’ll be doing:

- Managing month-end and year-end processes, including consolidated reporting packs and statutory financial statements
- Overseeing taxation, statutory compliance, audits and regulatory reporting
- Managing accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury and cost accounting
- Maintaining strong financial controls, governance frameworks, accounting policies and procedures across the Group
- Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial records
- Providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business performance and strategic decisions
- Leading, mentoring and developing the central finance team
- Driving improvements across finance systems,



reporting processes and operational efficiency
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple business units
- Working with business unit finance leads to maintain consistent reporting and financial practices
- Building strong relationships with auditors, banks, advisers and internal stakeholders

What you’ll need:

- CA or CPA qualification and a relevant tertiary qualification
- At least 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership
- Strong knowledge of AASB, IFRS, taxation and statutory reporting
- Experience managing audits, financial controls and cashflow
- Experience in multi-entity businesses, preferably across construction and hospitality
- Strong commercial, communication and leadership skills, with executive presence
- Willingness to relocate to Darwin or already based locally
- Please include the recent revenue of your current or previous companies

What’s in it for you:

- Around $190,000 base salary plus super, negotiable for solid candidates
- Relocation assistance and bonus arrangements open for discussion
- Senior leadership role with exposure to multiple business units
- Career growth within a growing organisation
- A recognised workplace with a strong focus on innovation and work-life balance
- Enjoy Darwin’s outdoor lifestyle and easy commuting

How to apply:

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📌 Group Financial Controller (Darwin)
🏢 Wood Recruitment
📍 Darwin