Lead a well established finance team for a large, purpose / values driven business
Drive process optimisation and join the Strategic Management Team

The Role

Our client is looking for a commercially astute Financial Controller to lead their core corporate functions across several functions including Finance, Payroll, and Admin/Purchasing. Reporting to the CFO and sitting on the Strategic Management Team (SMT), you will balance hands-on technical accounting with a solid focus on operational efficiency and team development.

Key Responsibilities
Technical & Statutory: Prepare group financial statements, manage the month end reporting ensuring Accounting Standards compliance.
Lead & Mentor: Manage and develop the team, playing a pro active part in developing the team to become leaders in their own right.
Optimise Operations: Drive continuous improvement and streamline workflows across all four teams.
Audit & Risk: Coordinate annual external audits and assist with annual insurance renewals.
Partner: Build strong relationships with internal executives and non-finance stakeholders.

The Role

Our client is looking for a commercially astute Financial Controller to lead their core corporate functions across several functions including Finance, Payroll, and Admin/Purchasing.



Reporting to the CFO and sitting on the Strategic Management Team (SMT), you will balance hands-on technical accounting with a robust focus on operational efficiency and team development.

Key Responsibilities
Technical & Statutory: Prepare group financial statements, manage the month end reporting ensuring Accounting Standards compliance.
Lead & Mentor: Manage and develop the team, playing a pro active part in developing the team to become leaders in their own right.
Optimise Operations: Drive continuous improvement and streamline workflows across all four teams.
Audit & Risk: Coordinate annual external audits and assist with annual insurance renewals.
Partner: Build solid relationships with internal executives and non-finance stakeholders.

About You
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering business process efficiencies.
Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen. Excellent communication skills with a proactive, can-do attitude under tight deadlines.
Desirable: Experience with any ERPand a background within a medium - largenot-for-profit organisation highly desirable.
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📌 Finance Controller Brisbane (Australia)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Brisbane
📍 Australia