Financial Controller

Constantinople; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Constantinople, a provider of an AI-native banking platform, seeks a Financial Controller in Sydney to oversee all financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and controls. The role supports strategic planning and growth across the organisation.

The candidate will manage cash flow, liaise with auditors and regulators, and lead finance teams to deliver timely insights for senior management and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) in Australia.
• 8 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Lead budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasts with cross-functional input.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with statutory obligations and tax requirements.
• Contribute to strategic financial management and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

CA/CPA in Australia

8+ years accounting/finance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Job description

Constantinople delivers a new era of AI-native banking. Constantinople provides banks with a fully-managed software and AI operational platform, which brings together customer experience, product, data, operations, compliance and infrastructure in a single platform.

Constantinople’s AI-native platform eliminates the need for expensive infrastructure, and replaces manual operational and compliance processes with AI at scale. By removing the operational complexity of banking, Constantinople enables our client banks to focus on their customers and thebusinessof banking.

The Role

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing all aspects of the company's financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in providing strategic financial insights to guide decision-making and contribute to the organisation's overall financial health and growth.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget and forecast, to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Present financial reports and findings to senior management and the Board of Directors.

Budgeting And Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly, rolling forecasts) in collaboration with other departments.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, providing detailed explanations for variances.
• Develop and implement cash flow management strategies and projections.

Internal Controls And Compliance

• Establish, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure data integrity, and prevent fraud.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory law, financial regulations, and tax requirements (e.g., BAS, FBT, company tax).
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities, managing the audit process.

Strategic Financial Management

• Contribute to strategic planning by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Identify business efficiencies, operational improvements, and cost-saving opportunities across the organisation.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) in Australia.
• 8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, with a significant portion in a management or leadership capacity.
• Strong background in financial management, auditing, or relevant accounting positions.
• Experience in a similar growth-stage business is highly beneficial.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly articulate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Inclusion

To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us. We will treat your request as confidentially as possible. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.