Financial Controller

Hunter Manning; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Hunter Manning is partnering with a privately owned Perth-based business in construction and engineering to appoint a financially capable controller who will report to the CFO. The role focuses on shaping financial operations, driving continuous improvement and supporting strategic change.

You will lead month-end, statutory reporting, and partner with operations to deliver insights that influence decisions at the highest level. A clear progression path and competitive salary package await.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification with strong foundation in financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience leading finance teams in dynamic environments (consumer goods, retail, FMCG).
• Ability to drive process improvements and provide strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management including month-end, compliance, and reporting.
• Oversee statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Partner with operations to deliver financial insights and improve performance.
• Enhance systems, processes and controls to support growth.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Team leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

CPA or CA

Job description

Hunter Manning is proud to be partnering with a highly successful Privately Owned Perth based business focused in the Construction & Engineering industry. Located south of the river in Perth, with a turnover exceeding $50 million and a strong trajectory for continued growth, this is a unique opportunity to join a business at a transformative time of strategic change and operational improvement.

The Opportunity:

Reporting directly to an exceptional CFO, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial operations of the business. This is more than a traditional FC role — it's an opportunity to drive continuous improvement, support business transformation, and provide meaningful insights that influence decision-making at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day financial management, including month-end, compliance, and reporting.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Partner with operational teams to deliver financial insights and improve performance.
• Enhance systems, processes, and controls in line with growth and best practice.
• Support strategic initiatives, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

About You:

We are seeking a technically strong Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Accountant ready to step up. You will be CPA or CA qualified with a strong foundation in financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership. Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment – ideally within consumer goods, retail, or FMCG – will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer:

• Work alongside a high-calibre CFO with a track record of developing talent.
• Be part of a listed business at a critical and exciting point of change.
• A clear pathway to progress as the business continues to grow.
• Competitive salary package and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.