About Our Client
Our client is a high-performing, PE-backed / ASX-listed financial services organisation operating in a complex and tightly regulated environment. The business has experienced strong growth through both organic expansion and acquisition and is focused on building institutional-grade finance, risk, and governance capabilities to support its next phase of growth. With an engaged Board and sophisticated investor base, the organisation places a premium on high-quality financial reporting, robust controls, and commercial insight. The Financial Controller role is a critical appointment within the finance leadership team.
Job Description
Group Financial Control & Reporting
* Lead the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and full-year close processes
* Prepare and review consolidated statutory financial statements in accordance with AASB and, where applicable, ASX listing requirements
* Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial results across group entities
* Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, technical position papers, and financial controls
Board, Investor & Market Reporting
* Support the preparation of Board papers, investor reporting, and management reporting packs
* Assist with ASX reporting obligations (where applicable), including results announcements and disclosures
* Provide clear financial analysis and commentary to support executive, Board, and investor decision-making
Audit, Compliance & Governance
* Manage the external audit process end-to-end and act as the primary liaison with auditors
* Ensure compliance with financial services regulation, statutory reporting, and tax obligations (BAS, GST, FBT, PAYG, income tax)
* Partner with the CFO on governance, risk, and internal control frameworks
* Support internal audit and respond to audit findings with timely remediation
Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Insight
* Lead group budgeting and forecasting processes in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
* Deliver detailed variance analysis, financial modelling, and scenario analysis
* Provide insights into cost management, profitability, and operational performance
* Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, integrations, and transformation projects
Systems, Processes & Scalability
* Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, and processes
* Support system implementations and enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability
* Ensure finance processes are fit-for-purpose in a growing, multi-entity environment
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
* Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders across the organisation
* Work closely with executive leadership, external advisors, and Board-level stakeholders
* Contribute to building a best-in-class finance function aligned with PE or public market expectations
The Successful Applicant
* CA or CPA qualified (essential)
* Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a PE-backed, ASX-listed, or similarly complex environment
* Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting capability, including group consolidation
* Experience supporting Board, investor, or market-facing reporting
* Strong understanding of governance, controls, and regulatory compliance
* Commercially astute with the ability to operate hands‑on when required
* Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
* Senior finance leadership role within a PE-backed or ASX-listed financial services firm
* Competitive remuneration package of $160k-$190k (including superannuation)
* High exposure to executive leadership, Board, and investors
* Opportunity to help shape and scale an institutional-grade finance function
* Melbourne-based role with flexible working arrangements
Contact: Ben Naylor
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