Financial Controller

Pedders Suspension & Brakes; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Learning & development

Parking

Job summary

Pedders Suspension & Brakes seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, financial control and reporting across the group. Reporting to the CFO, you will drive the integrity of the general ledger, statutory compliance, audit readiness and provide commercial financial insight.

This key leadership role will mentor the finance team, strengthen internal controls, partner with operations and deliver accurate monthly management reports in a collaborative hybrid environment

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• CPA Australia or Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Valid right to work in Australia.
• Substantial experience across financial accounting, management reporting, statutory compliance and audit.
• Demonstrated experience leading a financial close and maintaining strong balance sheet governance.
• Experience managing and developing a finance team in a multi-site, product, retail or distribution environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and practical understanding of compliance obligations.
• Experience with ERP systems and finance process improvement; Pronto experience is desirable.
• Advanced Excel capability and confidence with financial data and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes with complete and timely reporting.
• Maintain GL integrity, chart of accounts, journals, accruals and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare statutory and management financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Ensure reconciliations support balance sheet accounts.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies; drive internal controls and governance.
• Coordinate GST, FBT, income tax and statutory reporting with external advisers.
• Lead external and internal audits and respond to management requests.
• Deliver accurate monthly management reporting with variance analysis and commentary.
• Partner with operations to improve financial understanding and decision quality.
• Monitor liquidity and cash flow; support funding needs.
• Oversee AP/AR, banking and credit control processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management reporting

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Business partnering

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA

Tools

Pronto ERP

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Job description

$ + Bonus + Learning Incentives + Parking

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is a proud Australian family-owned business with a long history, a strong future and a solid association with motorsport.

With global presence and being renowned for our quality product range, we are the market leaders in the undercar space, and when you join us, you join a strong national network and a team of high performers.

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join our Support Office team.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this newly created role leads the day-to-day accounting and financial control activities of Pedders Suspension and Brakes. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, accurate and timely financial reporting, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

This is a key finance leadership role that will partner closely with the CFO, business leaders and operational teams to provide reliable financial information, disciplined cash and balance sheet management and practical commercial insight. You will also lead and develop members of the finance team, strengthen processes and support continuous improvement across the finance function.

You will be joining a supportive and friendly work environment, working alongside a great team of people who are passionate about what they do and take pride in their work. We value collaboration, respect and a positive team culture and are looking for someone who will contribute to and thrive in that environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accounts are complete, accurate and delivered to agreed timelines.

Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, journals, accruals, provisions and intercompany transactions.

Prepare and review statutory and management financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.

Ensure balance sheet accounts are supported by timely, complete and independently reviewed reconciliations.

Maintain accounting policies and support consistent application across Pedders entities.

Design, document and monitor effective internal controls, including delegations, approvals and segregation of duties.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation obligations, organisational policies and relevant legislation.

Coordinate the preparation and lodgement of GST, FBT, income tax and other statutory reporting with external advisers where required.

Lead the annual external audit and any internal audit activities, including planning, schedules, evidence and management responses.

Prepare accurate monthly management reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary.

Analyse revenue, gross margin, operating costs, working capital and cash performance to identify risks and opportunities.

Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding, accountability and decision quality.

Monitor liquidity, cash flow and funding requirements, escalating emerging risks promptly.

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, credit control and payment processes to support strong working capital outcomes.

Act as finance process owner for the ERP and connected finance systems, ensuring strong controls, reliable data and effective use.

Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across accounting and reporting processes.

Why Join Pedders?

At Pedders, we recognise and reward great performance and behaviours that align to our Pedders values. As part of our team, you will have access to:

Bonus structure — recognition of your great performance and behaviours that align to our Pedders values.

Generous discounts on Pedders parts as well as other products and services through our Pedders Perks app, which provides access to our rewards partners including retailers, utilities, insurance providers and petrol stations.

Learning and Development Initiative — we believe strongly in continuous learning and pay for up to 5% of your base salary each year towards approved professional development courses, as well as up to 5 days paid Learning and Development leave to undertake courses.

Reward and recognition program, in recognition of your outstanding performance and commitment to the Pedders values.

Flexible, hybrid working conditions, with 2 days working from home and onsite parking for office days.

What You Bring To The Team

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline.

CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants qualification.

Valid right to work in Australia.

Substantial experience across financial accounting, management reporting, statutory compliance and audit.

Demonstrated experience leading a financial close and maintaining strong balance sheet governance.

Experience managing and developing a finance team in a multi-site, product, retail, distribution or similarly complex environment.

Strong technical accounting knowledge and practical understanding of compliance obligations.

Experience with ERP systems and finance process improvement; Pronto experience is desirable.

Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with financial data, reporting and business intelligence tools.

Clear communication, stakeholder management and practical problem-solving skills.

A collaborative, service-focused leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement.

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Vehicle Services & Repair 101-1,000 employees

Pedders Suspension & Brakes was founded in 1950 in Melbourne, Australia, operating as an entirely Australian family-owned business.

We are the only recognised brake, steering and suspension specialist globally that offers a full lifecycle – design, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and fitment – of its own brand of products through similarly branded outlets. We provide fully customised products and tailored solutions for a range of unique and diverse markets.

We currently have over 120 Pedders branded outlets throughout Australia comprising of stores and authorised dealerships and have a successful international distribution network. At Pedders, our people are our greatest asset.

Pedders Suspension & Brakes was founded in 1950 in Melbourne, Australia, operating as an entirely Australian family-owned business.

We are the only recognised brake, steering and suspension specialist globally that offers a full lifecycle – design, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and fitment – of its own brand of products through similarly branded outlets. We provide fully customised products and tailored solutions for a range of unique and diverse markets.

We currently have over 120 Pedders branded outlets throughout Australia comprising of stores and authorised dealerships and have a successful international distribution network. At Pedders, our people are our greatest asset.

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