Financial Controller

Matrix Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Convenient office location in the heart of Sydney CBD

Competitive remuneration rates

Open and collaborative management team

Team outings and social events

Job summary

A leading education provider in Sydney is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial management and operations. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and implementing financial systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in financial systems. This position offers competitive remuneration and a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined accounting and finance experience.
• Strong leadership and financial management capability.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide timely financial insights to the CFO and executive team to inform decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Skills

Accounting and finance experience

Leadership

Financial systems expertise

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

MYOB Acumatica

Xero

MS Excel

Google Workspace Apps

Power BI

Python

Job description

This range is provided by Matrix Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$170,000.00/yr - A$190,000.00/yr

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Head of People and Culture at Matrix Education

Matrix Education is hiring a Financial Controller to join the us at our Sydney CBD head office.

As the Financial Controller, you will lead the financial management and strategic financial operations of the organisation.

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will oversee the finance function and lead the implementation of finance-related systems, ensure effective cash flow forecasting and management, support mergers and acquisitions, and provide strategic financial insight to support business growth and risk management.

This is a key leadership role requiring a mix of financial rigor, systems implementation expertise, and strategic foresight.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide timely financial insights to the CFO and executive team to inform decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Supervise the preparation and delivery of monthly board reports.
• Lead the implementation and optimisation of finance-related systems, including ERP upgrades, reporting tools, and automation solutions.
• Standardise financial reporting processes and ensure data accuracy across the business.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and operational workflows.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimisation.
• Monitor financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and tax obligations.
• Manage and monitor financial covenants related to banking and funding agreements.
• Prepare and present compliance documentation to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the CFO in evaluating M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct financial due diligence, valuation modelling, and scenario analysis.
• Lead post-acquisition integration from a financial operations perspective.
• Coordinate with legal, tax, and operational stakeholders to ensure transaction readiness and compliance.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Collaborate across departments to support strategic initiatives and business transformation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

What you'll need:

• 10+ years of combined accounting and finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and financial management capability.
• Expertise in financial systems, process improvement, and ERP implementation.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and stakeholder management.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to work well under pressure.

Preferred System Experience:

• MYOB Acumatica
• Xero
• Exemplary MS Excel
• Google Workspace Apps
• Power BI
• Python

A few of our perks:

• Convenient office location in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
• Competitive remuneration rates.
• Open and collaborative management team.
• Team outings and social events.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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