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Financial controller (newcastle city council)

Newcastle
GWG Recruitment
Financial Controller
Posted: 20h ago
Offer description

Base pay range

Base pay range

A$70.00/hr - A$80.00/hr

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The Opportunity

We are proud to be partnering with MCi Carbon in sourcing an experienced Financial Controller / Management Accountant to step into a crucial 3‑month contract role, supporting the business through the back end of an ERP transformation project.

- Join a supportive, ethical organisation & make an impact beyond the numbers
- Values led organisation - ethics, collaboration, innovation & safety!
- Initial 3 month assignment, supporting a dynamic finance team!

This is a hands‑on assignment suited to a commercially minded finance professional who can confidently manage end‑to‑end financial functions while delivering accurate reporting and maintaining compliance.

What you’ll be doing

- Prepare accurate management reports, variance analysis and financial insights
- Conduct financial reviews to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
- Prepare financial statements in line with accounting standards
- Manage BAS, GST and broader ATO compliance requirements
- Oversee Accounts Payable, supplier communication and the finance inbox
- Process invoices, schedule payments and manage payment runs
- Complete bank, AP and general ledger reconciliations
- Maintain compliant, accurate and well‑organised financial records

About You

You’s a detail‑focused finance professional with proven experience across management accounting, reporting, and financial control. You thrive in a contract engagement and deliver accurate work with a high level of care.

You will also possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance (B.Com, Master of Professional Accounting, or equivalent)
- Highly adept at learning new ERP Software systems, business processes and have capacity to hit the ground running
- Demonstrable experience in Management Accounting and/or Financial Controller roles
- Robust analysis, reporting and capability to deliver insight‑based reporting
- Strong knowledge of ATO compliance (BAS, ITR, GST, FBT)
- Strong knowledge of transactional function (AP, AR, Reconciliations, GL, Invoicing)
- CA or CPA qualified

Highly Regarded:

- Experience with NetSuite ERP
- Experience navigating ERP transformation projects (post implementation)

Why this Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional finance team, where your calm, steady hand and breadth of experience will be valued and also gain an introduction to a revolutionary organisation that are doing incredible things in the environmental space.

What’s Next?

If this sounds like the next project for you, apply now.

Alternatively, you can reach out to Alan Kinder of GWG Recruitment on or

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces, strengthened by diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact your consultant via the phone number or email above.

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