Financial Controller

Digital61; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital61 in Canberra is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead day-to-day finance operations, maintain financial integrity, and provide trusted insights for strategic decisions.

You will partner with the leadership team to manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, payroll, taxation, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement across processes, reporting, and governance in a growing technology services environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience (3 to 5 years) as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, or similar role.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis capability.
• Experience working within professional services, technology, consulting, or managed services environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and accounting operations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management reporting, forecasts, and year-end financial information.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow activities.
• Deliver financial analysis and insights to support business decision‑making.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial delegations.
• Oversee payroll processing and financial administration activities.
• Support taxation, accounting standards compliance, and external auditor requirements.
• Provide commercial reporting and margin analysis for sales and managed services operations.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and exposures.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, and reporting.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to finance team members.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgets & forecasts

Commercial analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Canberra ACT | Full Time

Help Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Technology Company

Digital61 is an Australian technology services organisation helping government and commercial customers simplify, modernise and secure their technology environments. We're passionate about helping organisations solve complex challenges through technology while maintaining a strong focus on our people, culture, and customer outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and provide trusted financial insight that supports strategic decision-making across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing financial governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic and growing environment.

About The Role

Working directly with our Leadership team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management, accounting operations, and financial integrity of Digital61. You'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing valuable insights to support business performance.

You will partner closely with leaders across the organisation, supporting growth initiatives while ensuring robust compliance and governance frameworks remain in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and accounting operations.


• Prepare monthly financial reports, management reporting, forecasts, and year-end financial information.


• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow activities.


• Deliver financial analysis and insights to support business decision‑making.


• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial delegations.


• Oversee payroll processing and financial administration activities.


• Support taxation, accounting standards compliance, and external auditor requirements.


• Provide commercial reporting and margin analysis for sales and managed services operations.


• Identify and mitigate financial risks and exposures.


• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, and reporting.


• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to finance team members.

About You

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• CA or CPA qualification (preferred).


• Demonstrated experience (3 to 5 Years) as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, or similar role.


• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis capability.


• Experience working within professional services, technology, consulting, or managed services environments.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.


• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Why Join Digital61?

At Digital61, we're not just building a company, we're building a team that is shaping secure, cloud‑first and digitally enabled outcomes across Australia. As an Australian‑owned technology and cyber security consultancy, we partner with government and enterprise customers to deliver impactful solutions across cloud, cyber, managed services, and digital transformation.

Joining Digital61 means becoming part of a collaborative, high‑performing team where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a genuine impact, and continuous improvement is part of how we work. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry leaders, contribute to meaningful and complex projects, influence business outcomes, and grow your career in an environment built on trust, accountability, innovation, and flexibility.

We invest in our people through ongoing development opportunities, modern ways of working, and a culture that encourages curiosity, ownership, and fresh thinking. At Digital61, you won't just fill a role, you'll help shape what comes next. If you enjoy solving problems, moving quickly, and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Security Requirements

To meet customer and business requirements, applicants must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.


• Successfully complete a National Police Check.