Financial Controller

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Melbourne is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Group finance function, strengthen reporting and controls, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of businesses.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, and the development of reporting dashboards to support strategic decision-making across the Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA).
• Minimum five years’ experience as Financial Controller or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts and management reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the Group.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Monitor performance, costs and project outcomes to support commercial decisions.
• Ensure integrity and consistency of financial information across the business.
• Develop KPIs, reporting tools and dashboards to measure performance.
• Lead and develop the Group finance team and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion finance transformation initiatives and improve internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Excel

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

XERO

MYOB

SAP

Pronto

Job description

Lead. Transform. Drive Commercial Performance.

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys turning financial information into meaningful business insights?

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our Group finance function, strengthen financial reporting and controls, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse and growing portfolio of businesses.

This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional financial management and play a key role in shaping how our businesses measure performance, make decisions and achieve their commercial objectives. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior management team, you’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, improve processes and build a high-performing finance team.

About the Business

Located in the Outer southeastern suburbs and operating across multiple markets — the Company continues to grow, innovate and explore new opportunities.

With a strong focus on customer service, operational excellence and continuous improvement, the business is committed to finding smarter ways to create value and deliver sustainable growth.

This diverse operating environment offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys variety, complexity and the ability to make a tangible commercial impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead and develop the Group finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support business performance and decision-making.

You’ll combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial insight and leadership capability. From overseeing management accounts, budgeting and forecasting to driving system improvements and developing reporting dashboards, you’ll help transform the way financial information is delivered and used across the Group.

A key focus of this role will be to streamline processes, strengthen financial controls, improve reporting capability and ensure the finance team operates as a proactive business partner to the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts and management reports.

Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the Group.

Provide insightful financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.

Monitor financial performance, costs and project outcomes to support sound commercial decisions.

Ensure the integrity, accuracy and consistency of financial information across the business.

Commercial Business Partnering

Work closely with the Finance Director and management team to understand business operations, performance drivers and commercial objectives.

Develop meaningful KPIs, operational metrics and reporting tools to measure performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Partner with operational and functional teams to improve financial visibility, accountability and cost management.

Provide clear, commercially focused insights that support strategic planning and day-to-day decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Group finance team.

Build, develop and mentor a high-performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Identify training and development opportunities and facilitate the annual performance review process.

Ensure the team has the systems, resources and capabilities required to deliver an effective finance function.

Finance Transformation & Systems

Champion finance transformation initiatives, process improvements and operational efficiencies using AI and other tools

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls and improve reporting accuracy.

Design and implement reporting dashboards that provide management with clear, actionable business insights.

Support system implementations, technology improvements and the effective use of ERP and financial reporting systems.

Play a key role in the Group’s broader transformation initiatives.

About You

You’re an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to lead people through change. You’re comfortable working across multiple businesses, engaging with stakeholders at all levels and challenging existing processes to achieve better outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline, together with a CA or CPA qualification.

At least five years’ experience in a Financial Controller role.

Experience supporting or overseeing a diverse group of businesses or complex multi-entity operations.

Proven experience leading, developing and transforming a finance team.

Strong technical accounting knowledge and a high level of attention to detail.

Demonstrated capability in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and commercial analysis.

Experience with Large and small business systems such as XERO, MYOB, SAP, Pronto or comparable platforms.

Experience with financial system implementations and process improvement initiatives.

Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Most importantly, you’ll be a proactive and collaborative leader who can translate financial data into practical business insights and motivate a team to deliver outstanding results.

What’s on Offer?

• A genuine leadership opportunity with influence across a diverse and growing Australian business group.
• The opportunity to make a difference, leading finance transformation and improving how the businesses operate.
• A commercially focused role where your insights will directly support business performance and strategic decision-making.
• The chance to build and develop a high-performing team and shape the future of the Group finance function.
• Variety and exposure across multiple businesses, projects and senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative working environment where initiative, fresh thinking and continuous improvement are valued.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with your skills and experience.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a commercially driven finance leader looking for an opportunity to influence business performance, lead meaningful change and help shape the future of a growing business group, we’d love to hear from you.