Financial Controller

Calidus Group; Narangba; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Job summary

Calidus Group, a Brisbane-region mining services business, seeks a Financial Controller to lead daily financial operations across multi-site sites. You will own cash flow, reporting, compliance, and accounts payable/receivable, partnering with procurement and operations to enhance financial discipline.

The role reports to the CFO, managing a small team and NetSuite administration to support growth through 2030. Based in Narangba with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualifications required.
• Experience in multi-site or operationally complex organisations.
• Hands-on ERP administration experience.
• Demonstrated success improving cash flow forecasting, credit control and working capital.
• Strong technical accounting skills across month-end, balance sheet management and statutory reporting.
• Experience documenting and implementing finance processes and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements.
• Leadership style that engages stakeholders across operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations and develop AR/AP teams.
• Maintain daily cash visibility and a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Improve credit control, collections, debtor management and invoicing turnaround.
• Manage supplier payment processes and support working capital improvements.
• Own month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting.
• Prepare divisional reporting and monthly management packs for CFO review.
• Take ownership of NetSuite administration, including permissions, workflows, master data and reporting.
• Manage statutory compliance, year-end accounts and external audit requirements.

Skills

Cash flow forecasting

Credit control

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Tax compliance

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• Partner directly with the CFO and lead day-to-day financial operations
• Drive improvements in cash flow and working capital
• Join an established Australian business with an entrepreneurial culture

• Partner directly with the CFO and lead day-to-day financial operations
• Drive improvements in cash flow and working capital
• Join an established Australian business with an entrepreneurial culture

About the Company

Our client is an established Australian-owned mining services business operating within the off-the-road tyre, wheel and associated services sector.

Supporting customers across mining, earthmoving and heavy industry, the business operates a national network of branches and onsite operations, providing specialist products, technical services, repairs and logistics.

With more than 40 years in business, the organisation has built a strong reputation within its sector and is entering an exciting new phase. Following significant expansion, the focus is now on strengthening the financial platform, systems and processes required to support ambitious growth through to 2030 and beyond.

The business offers an upbeat, entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment, where people are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and share in the organisation's success. It is also certified as a Great Place to Work.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will lead day-to-day financial operations across the group, taking ownership of cash flow, working capital, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance.

You will lead the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team and work closely with Procurement, Commercial and operational leaders to strengthen financial discipline across the business.

An early priority will be improving cash conversion through reliable forecasting, stronger collections and disciplined payment processes.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving problems and building a finance function that can support a growing operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day financial operations and developing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team
• Maintaining daily cash visibility and a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast
• Improving credit control, collections, debtor management and invoicing turnaround
• Managing supplier payment processes and supporting improvements in working capital
• Owning month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting
• Preparing divisional reporting and monthly management packs for CFO review
• Taking ownership of NetSuite administration, including permissions, workflows, master data and reporting
• Managing statutory compliance, year-end accounts and external accountant and audit requirements

You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the operation, understand how work flows through the business and help teams improve the processes that influence reporting, profitability and cash.

About You

We’re seeking a practical and proactive Financial Controller or experienced senior finance leader who enjoys taking ownership and improving the way a business operates.

You will be comfortable leading a small team while remaining close to the underlying numbers, systems and daily finance activities.

Ideally, you will bring:

• CA or CPA qualifications and a relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience within a multi-site or operationally complex organisation
• Hands-on ERP administration experience
• Demonstrated success improving cash flow forecasting, credit control and working capital
• Strong technical accounting skills across month-end, balance sheet management and statutory reporting
• Experience documenting and implementing finance processes and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
• An approachable leadership style and the confidence to work directly with operational stakeholders

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join an established Australian business with significant growth plans and make a visible contribution to its next stage.

Working closely with the CFO, you will have broad ownership of the finance function's daily execution and the scope to improve systems, strengthen processes and develop the team around you.

The role offers variety, direct exposure to the operation and the opportunity to see the impact of your work across cash flow, reporting and business performance.

The position is based in Narangba, Brisbane, with semi-frequent travel required.

A generous salary package and bonus structure is on offer based on experience.