Assistant Business Controller

Synergie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie is seeking an experienced Assistant Business Controller in Sydney to join our client in Industrial Service and Equipment. The role supports the Business Controller with high-quality financial analysis, reporting and insights to drive informed decisions.

You will work closely with the finance team on reporting, forecasting, planning and internal controls, with a path to permanent employment after a 6-month temp period.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a finance/controlling role.
• Experience with financial analysis, reporting and business controlling.
• Strong understanding of project financials and project follow-up.
• Experience with SAP FICO or similar ERP/finance systems.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, forecasting and annual planning.
• Prepare and analyse P&L and Balance Sheet results and reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting tools, KPI reports and dashboards.
• Support cost structure, cash flow, asset and profitability analysis.
• Assist with customer and project profitability analysis.
• Support credit control, customer credit limits and accounts receivable follow-up.
• Maintain and implement internal controls and finance best practices.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support risk management and internal control processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Branch Managers and Service Managers on financial matters.
• Provide financial support to frontline business operations.
• Contribute to special projects and ad-hoc finance initiatives.

Skills

Finance experience

Financial analysis

Reporting

Business controlling

Project financials

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP FICO

MS Excel

Job description

Synergie is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Assistant Business Controller in Smithfield.

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Position Details

Date of publication

14/08/2026

Location

Sydney - Western Sydney, NSW

Industry

Accounting/Accounts

Salary/Pay

Not disclosed

Reference number

210086692

Synergie is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Assistant Business Controller in Smithfield.

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

About the Opportunity

Synergie is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Assistant Business Controller in Smithfieldto join our client who specialises in Industrial Service and Equipment (ISE) business.

This role will support the Business Controller in providing high-quality financial analysis, reporting and commercial insights to support effective business decision-making. You will play an important role across financial reporting, forecasting, business planning, internal controls and performance analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to further develop their career within a global industrial organisation.

About the Role

Working closely with the Business Controller, Financial Controller and broader finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the financial management and performance of the ISE business.

- Temp to perm Assistant Business Controller ASAP for 6 months

- Monday to Friday - 38 hour per week.OT when it comes to month-end.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting monthly and quarterly financial reporting, forecasting and annual planning.
• Preparing and analysing P&L and Balance Sheet results and reconciliations.
• Providing financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining financial reporting tools, KPI reports and dashboards.
• Supporting cost structure, cash flow, asset and profitability analysis.
• Assisting with customer and project profitability analysis.
• Supporting credit control, customer credit limits and accounts receivable follow-up.
• Maintaining and implementing effective internal controls and finance best practices.
• Supporting internal and external audit activities.
• Assisting with statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Supporting risk management and internal control processes.
• Working with Sales, Project Management, Branch Managers and Service Managers on financial matters.
• Providing financial support to frontline business operations.
• Contributing to special projects and other ad-hoc finance initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar finance, business controlling or financial management role.
• Experience with financial analysis, reporting and business controlling.
• Strong understanding of project financials and project financial follow-up.
• Experience working with SAP FICO or similar ERP/finance systems.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working across Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach to financial analysis.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance and operational leaders while gaining broad exposure to commercial decision-making, financial planning and business performance.

You will work collaboratively across finance, service, sales, project management and branch operations, making this a role where your analysis and insights can have a genuine impact on business outcomes.

Health, Safety & Environment

Safety is a core value of the organisation. You will be expected to actively contribute to a safe workplace, comply with all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, participate in relevant training and toolbox talks, and report incidents and observations appropriately.