Business Controller/Commercial Finance Manager

Weidmuller; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership access

Regional/global exposure

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Weidmüller Australia seeks a Business Controller to join the ANZ leadership team as the financial co-pilot, driving performance, supporting strategic decisions and overseeing financial operations across projects and reporting.

The role requires CPA/CA, a degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce, 10+ years in business controlling or financial leadership, and advanced SAP/Power BI skills to influence executive decisions and lead change.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Business Controlling, Commercial Finance or Financial Leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of project-based businesses and commercial environments.
• Experience within multinational organisations.
• Advanced SAP and Power BI capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to influence and support executive decision-making.
• A proactive and adaptable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Deliver financial insights and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs across the organisation.
• Provide commercial support throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct variance analysis and profitability assessments.
• Prepare management, board and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, statutory and corporate requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and financial partners.
• Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate local IT governance and support with regional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

ERP experience (SAP)

Power BI

Strategic finance

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Business Controller/Commercial Finance Manager

Weidmüller is a global leader in industrial connectivity, automation and smart industrial solutions. With operations in more than 80 countries, we help customers connect, power and automate critical industrial infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, water, mining, transportation and emerging technologies.

We are seeking an experienced Business Controller to support the next phase of growth for our ANZ business.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director Australia, this role serves as a key member of the leadership team and acts as the financial co-pilot to the business. You'll play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision‑making, improving business processes and ensuring strong governance across the organisation. The role also provides leadership across financial operations, business controlling and local IT governance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Deliver financial insights and recommendations to improve business performance
• Develop and monitor KPIs across the organisation
• Provide commercial support throughout project lifecycles
• Conduct variance analysis and profitability assessments
• Prepare management, board and statutory reporting
• Ensure compliance with taxation, statutory and corporate requirements
• Monitor cash flow and working capital performance
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and financial partners
• Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate local IT governance and support with regional teams.

To be successful you will possess:

• CPA or CA qualification
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Business Controlling, Commercial Finance or Financial Leadership roles
• Strong understanding of project‑based businesses and commercial environments
• Experience within multinational organisations
• Advanced SAP and Power BI capability
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Ability to influence and support executive decision‑making
• A proactive and adaptable leadership style

What We Offer

• Senior leadership role with direct access to executive management
• Exposure to regional and global business operations
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisionsCompetitive salary package and benefits

If you're ready to step into a true business partnering role where you can shape performance and strategy, we'd love to hear from you.