Financial Controller

Marc Daniels; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

MarcDaniels is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to own the finance function within a growing SME. You will deliver reliable financial reporting, cash flow management and strategic commercial support to the executive team.

This role offers autonomy, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence business decisions. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and a broad, end-to-end finance remit are key features of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong management accounts experience.
• Cash flow forecasting and financial planning skills.
• VAT, financial controls and compliance knowledge.
• Experience overseeing transactional finance processes.
• Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge.
• Ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking and working capital.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities.
• Lead month-end processes, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Manage supplier payments and monitor financial commitments.
• Prepare VAT returns and support year-end accounting requirements.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Management accounts

Cash flow forecasting

VAT & controls

Transactional finance

Excel & finance systems

Stakeholder presentation

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Controller

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid Working (3 days office-based)
Job Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

A growing SME is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and provide reliable financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial support to senior leadership. This is a varied role offering responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to influence decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking and working capital.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities.
• Lead month-end processes, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Manage supplier payments and monitor financial commitments.
• Prepare VAT returns and support year-end accounting requirements.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.

About You

You will have previous experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar finance role within an SME environment.

Key requirements:

• Strong management accounts experience.
• Cash flow forecasting and financial planning skills.
• Knowledge of VAT, financial controls and compliance.
• Experience overseeing transactional finance processes.
• Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge.
• Ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Accounting qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) are welcome, although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.

What’s on Offer?

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Broad, autonomous role within a growing business.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Financial Controller looking to make a real impact within a growing SME while taking ownership of the finance function.