The Company We are partnering exclusively with a well-established, private equity-owned products business to appoint an Interim Head of Finance / Financial Controller. This successful business supplies the retail sector with a solid base of national customers. You’ll join a capable finance team with real exposure to the board and private equity owners.

The Role This is a hands-on role leading a small finance function through a leadership change. You’ll report to the CEO and work closely with the board.

Your responsibilities will include

- Taking ownership of the finance function and managing a small but capable team.

- Overseeing month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.

- Preparing, managing and reporting cash flow.

- Working with the bank on reporting and facilities where needed.

- Presenting financial results to the board and private equity owners.

- Making sure the team is focused on the right priorities.

- Reviewing processes and controls and fixing the gaps, building on work the team has already started.

About You You’re an experienced finance leader who is just as comfortable presenting to a board as you are working through a reconciliation.

You will bring

- Experience as a Financial Controller,



Head of Finance, GM Finance or divisional finance lead.

- Strong technical accounting skills, including balance sheet, general ledger, tax and controls.

- Proven cash flow forecasting and reporting experience.

- Confidence presenting to boards and private equity stakeholders.

- A willingness to get into the detail with a lean team.

- Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

- Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing or FMCG is highly regarded.

- Private equity and banking experience is highly regarded.

- CA/CPA qualification.

What’s on Offer

- Approx $250,000 annualised superannuation.

- Direct exposure to the board and private equity owners.

- The opportunity to be considered for the permanent role when the business recruits in 2027.

- Hybrid working: three days a week, with on-site parking.

How to Apply To learn more about this opportunity, please apply via SEEK, or contact Sarah Fitzgerald or Jeff Harvey at Sharp & Carter for a confidential discussion.

Sarah

Fitzgerald - [email protected] and Jeff Harvey - [email protected]

📌 Interim Financial Controller (Parramatta)
🏢 Sharp u0026amp; Carter
📍 Parramatta