Financial Controller

Optimum Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Consulting client in Brisbane is seeking a senior finance leader to join a privately owned, market-leading business with 30+ years of growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the COO, you will own month-end, treasury, budgeting and reporting, and partner with the senior leadership team on long-range planning and investment decisions. You will drive cash flow management and process improvements across finance systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role with a proven track record leading finance teams.
• Strong application of accounting standards, including revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Extensive experience with Oracle NetSuite and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team across accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Oversee month end close, group management accounts and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial reports including actuals, budget variances, full year forecasts, KPI reporting and commentary.
• Manage daily cash flow, investment portfolios and loan facilities, including lender reporting.
• Support COO with capital raising, funding submissions and loan applications.
• Coordinate annual budget and monthly forecasting, including project and capital budgets.
• Translate strategic inputs into the Long Range Plan and conduct scenario analysis.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, major projects and new proposals.
• Oversee statutory lodgements including payroll, PAYG, BAS, FBT and ASIC; liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Our client is a privately owned, market leading business with more than three decades of growth across Australia and New Zealand. With over 80 staff and partnerships with hundreds of clients, the business has built its reputation on integrity, innovation and a genuine commitment to the communities it operates in.

About the Role

Reporting to the COO, this is a senior, hands on role leading the finance team and acting as the key source of financial advice across the business. You will own month end, treasury, budgeting and reporting, while partnering with the senior leadership team on long range planning, investment decisions and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team across accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Oversee month end close, group management accounts and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly financial reports including actuals, budget variances, full year forecasts, KPI reporting and commentary
• Manage daily cash flow, investment portfolios and loan facilities, including facility compliance and lender reporting
• Support the COO with capital raising, funding submissions and loan applications
• Coordinate the annual budget and monthly forecasting, including project and capital budgets
• Translate strategic inputs into the Long Range Plan and conduct scenario analysis
• Evaluate investment opportunities, major projects and new proposals
• Oversee joint venture reporting and statutory lodgements including payroll, PAYG, BAS, FBT and ASIC
• Liaise with external accountants on annual financial statements and audit matters
• Drive process improvement and automation across finance systems and processes
• Partner with the sales and asset management teams to identify profit improvement opportunities

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, with a proven track record leading successful finance teams
• Sound application of accounting standards, including revenue recognition and lease accounting
• Extensive experience in Oracle NetSuite
• Strong business acumen and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines

Why Apply

• Join a privately owned, values driven market leader with a strong growth story
• Direct exposure to the COO and senior leadership team
• Genuine scope to shape systems, processes and financial strategy