Financial Controller

Field Mining Services; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Monthly RDO

Weekly pays

Employee Referral Program

Salary packaging options

GEM Awards

Private Health discounts

Length of Service Recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FMS Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the Group's financial accounting, reporting, governance and business performance. You will manage month-end close, treasury, and compliance while partnering with operational leaders to drive commercial outcomes.

The role reports to the General Manager Group Finance and requires strong technical accounting, stakeholder management and leadership across multiple business units. A competitive salary is on offer.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Experience in financial reporting and balance sheet governance.
• Strong month-end and year-end close experience.
• Experience leading Finance teams across multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee group financial reporting, P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and accounting standards.
• Review business unit performance, variances and working capital.
• Support quarterly forecasting and financial analysis.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance.
• Manage banking, financing facilities, covenant reporting and lender requirements.
• Oversee Group cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Lead, coach and develop Finance Business Partners and team members.
• Drive improvements across Finance systems, processes, controls and reporting.
• Provide financial insight and commercial support to CFO, ELT and leaders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Treasury & cashflow management

ERP systems

Advanced Excel & modelling

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance or related discipline

CPA or CA

Job description

Job no: 498008
Work type: Salary
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Corporate/Shared Services

FMS Group is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our Finance team and play a key role in driving financial control, reporting, governance and business performance across the Group.

This is a senior Finance opportunity for a qualified accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operational leaders, influencing business outcomes and leading a high-performing Finance function.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Group Finance, you will lead the Group’s core financial accounting, reporting, financial control, treasury and compliance functions.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring our financial information is accurate, timely and meaningful, while providing the financial insight and governance needed to support sound business decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Overseeing Group financial reporting, P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
• Maintaining strong financial controls, governance and accounting standards.
• Reviewing business unit performance, financial results, variances and working capital.
• Supporting quarterly forecasting and financial analysis.
• Overseeing statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance obligations.
• Managing banking, financing facilities, covenant reporting and lender requirements.
• Overseeing Group cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Leading, coaching and supporting Finance Business Partners and Finance team members.
• Driving improvements across Finance systems, processes, controls and reporting.
• Providing financial insight and commercial support to the CFO, ELT and business leaders.

About You

You’re an accomplished finance professional who can balance technical accounting expertise with commercial thinking and strong stakeholder management.

You will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Strong financial control, technical accounting and month-end experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and balance sheet governance.
• Experience leading Finance teams and working across multiple business units.
• Strong knowledge of cashflow, working capital, treasury and financing facilities.
• Advanced ERP, Excel, reporting and financial modelling skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach to identifying financial risks and opportunities.

Experience in mining services, construction, engineering, manufacturing or the resources sector will be highly regarded.

Why Join FMS Group?

At FMS Group, Finance is more than reporting numbers — it's about helping the business perform.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influence business decisions and make a genuine impact on the continued growth and success of the Group.

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle.
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
• Weekly pays – reliable and consistent.
• Employee Referral Program – great cash rewards for referring a mate.
• Salary packaging options – including Novate leasing.
• GEM Awards – quarterly recognition for employees who go the extra mile.
• Private Health discounts – savings for you and your family.
• Length of Service Recognition – celebrating your commitment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for employees and immediate family.
• A supportive leadership team that values collaboration.
• Genuine autonomy to influence HSEQ outcomes across the business.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can combine financial leadership, commercial insight and operational impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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