About the Opportunity
Custom Fluid Power is seeking a highly capable Financial Controller to join our team based in Carrington, NSW, reporting directly to the CFO.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for strengthening financial control, reporting integrity, balance sheet governance and operational finance discipline across our national branch and manufacturing network.
Working closely with Operations, FP&A, Finance Systems and the broader Questas Group Finance team, you will position Finance as a disciplined, high-performing foundation that enables continued growth and operational excellence.
Why Custom Fluid Power
* Play a critical leadership role during a phase of operational growth and transformation.
* Attractive salary package aligned to the seniority of the role.
* 8 weeks paid parental leave & 1 week secondary carer leave.
* Access to our benefits program including novated lease, staff discounts and salary packaging.
* Career growth opportunities across the Questas Group network of companies.
* An inclusive culture with access to our Women's Lead Network (if applicable).
* A robust commitment to safety through our "Home Safely Every Day" program.
Your Tasks
* Own and deliver a disciplined month-end close process with strong reporting integrity
* Strengthen full balance sheet governance across high-risk and operational accounts
* Lead Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Financial Accounting functions
* Improve inventory valuation, WIP accounting, labour capture and manufacturing costing accuracy
* Embed standard costing frameworks and margin governance discipline
* Develop and implement SOPs and standardised finance workflows nationally
* Strengthen internal controls, Delegations of Authority compliance and audit readiness
* Drive working capital improvement and cashflow discipline
* Partner with Operations to enhance project and job costing integrity
* Support ERP stabilisation and system-enabled process improvements (NetSuite)
About You
* CA or CPA qualified (Essential)
* Finance leadership experience within industrial, manufacturing, services or project-based environments
* Deep expertise in financial control, balance sheet governance and operational accounting
* Strong experience leading AP, AR and Payroll teams
* Demonstrated success embedding SOPs, internal controls and scalable finance discipline
* Strong audit, compliance and statutory reporting experience
* ERP experience essential (NetSuite highly regarded)
* Experience operating within a multi-entity group environment
* Structured, disciplined and execution-focused leader
About Us
Custom Fluid Power is a leading Australian provider of hydraulic solutions and a proud member of the Questas Group, which operates more than 45 sites nationwide and employs over 850 people.
We deliver mission-critical products and services across industrial, mining, construction, transport, agriculture and energy sectors and we are entering an exciting phase of growth and operational uplift.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're a disciplined finance leader ready to build scalable foundations and support the next phase of growth, we'd love to hear from you.
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