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Founder & Director at Karan & Co | Specialist in Technical & Leadership Recruitment for Construction, Infrastructure & Transport | Retained &... Are you an operationally focused finance professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role?
Do you have the confidence to lead a team, drive change, and improve profitability through better contract management and financial governance?
A major privately owned transport and civil services provider is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple government contracts, while leading and growing a finance team of 10–15 professionals.
Why This Role?
Be part of a dynamic executive team, with visibility and influence at the top table Lead end-to-end financial control, from compliance reporting to strategic contract analysis Play a pivotal role in improving commercial outcomes through smarter finance processes Build a high-performance team culture and develop future finance leaders Enjoy flexibility while being embedded in the operational rhythm of the business The Role
As Financial Controller, you'll have both the operational and strategic scope to shape finance delivery.
You'll ensure the accurate and timely production of statutory reporting (including BAS and FBT), while also leading performance reviews, contract profitability analysis, and cost control strategies.
This is a hands-on leadership role with a focus on:
Financial Operations & Compliance: Lead the production of statutory reports including FBT, BAS and internal controls Commercial Oversight: Review contracts to identify margin improvement opportunities and cost efficiencies Team Leadership: Mentor, grow and structure a finance team to operate at a high level of performance and engagement Strategic Contribution: Partner with senior leadership to shape financial strategies across four key government contracts Process Improvement: Drive finance system upgrades and streamline reporting, modelling, and forecasting tools Your Background
We're looking for a finance leader who thrives in operational environments—ideally with experience in:
Construction, Civil, Transport or Logistics (highly regarded but not essential) Leading teams of 10+ across finance and commercial functions Managing government or large-scale infrastructure contracts Producing and managing FBT, BAS and compliance frameworks Driving margin improvement through contract analysis and commercial insights Embedding performance culture through mentorship and accountability This is your opportunity to build something impactful—shaping how finance supports business growth in one of the state's most important industries.
Apply now to step into a leadership role where operational excellence meets strategic influence.
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