Financial Controller – Commercial Construction & Property Location: Melbourne | Sector: Construction & Property DevelopmentReports to: Group CFO | Package: Commensurate with experienceTeam Leadership: up to 7 direct reports About the Compan y A growing commercial construction with a long-standing reputation for delivering government, institutional, and residential projects across Melbourne and Perth.The group includes multiple entities with strong financial performance, a collaborative culture, and deep industry relationships.The business is scaling steadily and is well-regarded for its expertise in both modern construction and heritage restoration.The central finance and administration arm provides shared services to the group, enabling operational efficiency and consistent financial oversigh t. The R ole This newly created Financial Controller position will support the business through its next phase of growth. Reporting to the Group CFO, the role leads a shared services team of 4–7 and will be responsible for the financial management of all group entit ies. Key responsibilities inc lude: Overseeing statutory reporting, audit processes, and financial complianceManaging monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecastingDriving continuous improvement of systems, controls, and processesOverseeing AP, AR, payroll, internal billing, and treasurySupporting insurance, project security, and IT coordinationActing as a commercial business partner to operational leadersDeveloping and mentoring a growing junio r team About YouCA/CPA qualified with strong experience in financial and management reportingIndustry exposure to construction, property, or professional services is highly desirableHands-on leader with a proactive mindset and strong commercial acumenConfident managing people and embedding operational controlsStrong communication and business partnering skillsExperience with Viewpoint (or similar ERP) p referred Why Join?Lead finance across a large commercial construction and development groupLong-term growth opportunityOpportunity to implement system changes (upgrades)Diverse exposure to government, institutional, and residential projectsHigh-performing and stable business with a supportive leadership teamStrong culture focused on collaboration, outcomes, and continuous im provement