The OpportunityWe're recruiting a Financial Controller for an Australian subsidiary of a globally listed French industrial group operating across 40+ countries.
They deliver high-value engineering and construction projects, with a growing pipeline and an upcoming statutory audit.This is a standalone, hands-on finance role.
You will be the most senior finance person on the ground in Australia, reporting directly to the APAC Regional CFO.
You own the full finance function, no playbook to inherit.
You build it yourself.Base location: Brisbane (hybrid) with fortnightly to monthly travel to Townsville office.What You'll Be DoingPreparing monthly and annual financial statements; managing year-end close with external accountantsLeading annual budgets, 3-year forecasts, and monthly Group reporting submissionsRunning variance analysis and delivering explicit financial commentary to MD and Regional CFOOverseeing cash flow, banking relationships, and working capitalCoordinating the upcoming statutory audit and ensuring Australian complianceDriving the transition from Xero to a more robust ERP as the business growsPartnering with operations on cost control, project financials, and business plansWhat You'll Need5+ years in financial control,



FP&A;, or audit/industry finance — ideally in a standalone or SME environmentStrong experience preparing financial statements, managing audits, and owning month-end closeCPA or CA qualified (or equivalent recognised in Australia)Confident with budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to senior leadershipComfortable with Xero; ERP transition experience is a strong plusFluent EnglishBased in Brisbane; comfortable with travel to Townsville officeSME mindset of not needing a team around you to get things doneWhy This RoleDirect access to leadership: report to the APAC Regional CFO, no layers in betweenBuild something real: design and own the finance function from the ground upImmediate impact: upcoming statutory audit means day-one value from week oneCareer growth: as the company expands in Australia, this role grows with it providing natural path to broader regional leadershipInternational platform: global group spanning APAC and the Middle East, with Group finance interactions in ParisCompetitive salary: $100,000–$140,000 AUD depending on experience
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📌 Senior Finance Manager — Build & Own Australia Finance (Brisbane)
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📍 Brisbane