Financial Controller

Melbourne Permanent AU$150,000 - AU$170,000 per year View Job Description
An opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting, compliance and operational finance within a newly established statutory organisation. The role combines hands-on financial leadership with business partnering, governance support and finance process improvement in a high-profile environment.
  • Lead finance in a purpose-driven organisation shaping Victoria's future.
  • Drive ERP implementation and strengthen a growing finance function.

About Our Client

Our client is a newly established statutory body funded under long-term government arrangements and operating within a unique governance environment. The organisation is focused on delivering significant outcomes for Victorian communities and is continuing to build the capability, systems and processes required to support its next phase of growth.

Job Description

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the organisation's financial control and reporting framework while providing operational leadership across finance and procurement activities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading month-end reporting, management accounts and financial analysis.
  • Managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling activities.
  • Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
  • Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and day-to-day finance operations.
  • Managing audit processes, statutory compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Partnering with executive stakeholders to provide financial insights and accountability around expenditure.
  • Supporting the implementation of a new ERP system and ongoing process improvement initiatives.
  • Leading and developing finance team members while helping build capability within the function.
  • Presenting financial information to governance and audit committees and supporting organisational decision-making

The Successful Applicant

You will be a CA/CPA-qualified finance leader with demonstrated Financial Controller or senior finance experience across reporting, budgeting, compliance and operational finance. Experience within a statutory body, public sector or similarly regulated environment will be highly regarded.

In addition, you will bring:

  • Strong knowledge of financial governance, audit and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience managing month-end processes, controls and reporting obligations.
  • The ability to communicate complex financial matters to non-finance audiences.
  • A hands-on and adaptable approach, comfortable operating in evolving environments.
  • Proven people leadership capability and a collaborative stakeholder management style.
  • Alignment with the organisation's values and mission-driven purpose

What's on Offer

  • Salary of $150,000-$170,000 base + super
  • Hybrid working arrangements based in the inner-suburbs of Melbourne.
  • The opportunity to lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation.
  • A broad and influential finance leadership role with exposure to executive and governance stakeholders.
  • The chance to contribute to a highly meaningful organisation during a pivotal stage of development.
Contact
Robert Husbands
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079217
Phone number
0466534137

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Controller
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Robert Husbands
Consultant phone
0466534137
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079217

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