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Financial Controller

Melbourne Permanent View Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and investor-grade financial reporting while ensuring strong financial governance across the group. The role will play a key part in supporting Board and investor requirements, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, and scaling the finance function in line with the organisation's growth agenda.
  • Great opportunity to grow your career!
  • Direct exposure to the CFO, executive leadership team, Board, and investors

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
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6918228
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Controller
Industry
Business Services
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-012026-6918228

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.