At the heart of a fast-moving, creative business sits a finance function that makes everything possible. As Financial Controller, you will bring precision, pace and a genuine sense of ownership to the transactional finance operations of the Aje Collective. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead a capable team, keep our financial foundations strong and ensure the numbers, processes and controls behind our brands run seamlessly. This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who takes pride in getting the detail right, loves improving the way things work and knows that exceptional execution creates room for the business to grow.

TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE & TEAM OPERATIONS

- Take ownership of the engine room of Finance: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, banking, reconciliations and the transactional processes that keep the Collective moving.
- Oversee invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, supplier statements, expense claims and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Lead customer invoicing, receipts allocation, credit control, debtor ageing reviews, collections and escalation of overdue wholesale accounts.
- Ensure accurate daily and periodic reconciliation of bank accounts, merchant settlements, retail takings and payment platforms.
- Oversee appropriate recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions and balances across domestic and international entities.
- Build a finance team known for its accuracy, responsiveness and pride in delivery; coach, prioritise and set clear standards for excellent execution.

MONTH-END CLOSE & FINANCIAL INTEGRITY

- Drive a disciplined, well-orchestrated month-end and year-end close,



with timely journals, accruals, prepayments, balance-sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, investigating variances and correcting errors promptly.
- Oversee inventory-related accounting, stock movements, stock adjustments, cost of goods sold and reconciliations in partnership with Retail, Wholesale, Production and Operations.
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs for review by the Chief Commercial Officer.
- Maintain robust audit trails, supporting documentation and clear accounting policies and procedures.
- Maintain daily visibility of cash balances, payment commitments and near-term liquidity requirements.
- Prepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts, flagging timing risks and cash constraints to the Chief Commercial Officer.
- Oversee supplier payment scheduling and working capital discipline in line with approved commercial priorities.
- Monitor wholesale customer exposure, credit limits, payment terms, aged debt and escalation of at-risk accounts.
- Coordinate supplier credits and claims associated with production issues, returns and faulty goods.

COMPLIANCE, CONTROLS & AUDIT

- Oversee timely preparation and lodgement of BAS/GST,



payroll tax and other applicable statutory returns, working with external advisers where required.
- Ensure payroll accounting, payroll-related reconciliations and superannuation liabilities are accurately reflected in financial records, partnering with Payroll and People & Culture.
- Maintain and strengthen approval controls, delegations, segregation of duties, reconciliations and fraud-prevention measures.
- Coordinate annual audit requirements and statutory financial statement preparation with auditors and external tax advisers.
- Ensure appropriate treatment of foreign currency transactions, international payments and exchange differences.

SYSTEMS, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

- Bring fresh thinking to the everyday: simplify processes, embrace smart automation and strengthen controls to make transactional finance faster, clearer and more reliable.
- Maintain data quality and controls across finance systems and their interfaces with POS, ecommerce, inventory and payroll systems.
- Be a trusted, solutions-focused partner to Retail, Ecommerce, Wholesale, Production and the wider business, helping teams resolve issues and improve how work flows end to end.
- Provide clear reporting on close timeliness, overdue debt, payment processing, reconciliation completion and other operational finance KPIs.
- Escalate material financial risks, control failures and emerging issues promptly to the Chief Commercial Officer.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

- CA/CPA qualified or equivalent relevant accounting qualification and substantial financial accou

📌 Financial Controller (Australia)
🏢 The Aje Collective
📍 Australia