Financial Controller

Elements Recruitment Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Global organisation" exposure

Career development opportunities

Superannuation

Job summary

Elements Recruitment Australia is partnered to attract an experienced Financial Controller for a global manufacturing business based in Sydney’s Eastern Creek region. This hands-on leadership role oversees the Australian finance function and partners with global stakeholders to drive performance.

The role reports to the local CEO and Global Finance leadership, leading budgeting, reporting, controls, and continuous improvement across accounting, AP and AR.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification with experience in financial control.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Proven track record in leading a finance team.
• Experience in international group structure.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Oversee monthly reporting including P&L and balance sheet.
• Analyze results and variances to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and debtors.
• Maintain robust controls and compliance.
• Develop and mentor a small finance team.
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders on finance systems.

Job description

Financial Controller| Global Manufacturing | Eastern Creek | $160,000–$180,000 + Super

Join a globally recognised organisation with a strong international presence and established operations across Australia and New Zealand. With a focus on innovation, regional growth and operational excellence, the business continues to invest in its people, systems and capabilities.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the Australian finance function, working closely with local leadership and global finance stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to influence business performance, strengthen financial processes and drive continuous improvement.

The Position

Reporting to the local CEO and Global Finance leadership, you will oversee financial operations, provide commercial insights and ensure strong financial controls and compliance. You will lead a small finance team while partnering with the wider business to support informed decision-making and improve operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, providing insights to support business decisions and profitability.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, operating expenditure and key performance indicators.
• Analyse financial results and budget variances, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, aged debtors and payment processes.
• Oversee tax compliance, statutory reporting and external audit requirements.
• Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring accurate and reliable reporting.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team across accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes, improve reporting and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with IT and key stakeholders on finance systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with local management, global finance teams, auditors, banks and external advisers.

The Candidate

You are a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to see the bigger business picture. Comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, you can translate financial information into meaningful insights and build strong relationships across the organisation.

Ideally, you will bring:

• CA/CPA qualification and experience in financial control or senior finance leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution or a similar operational environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Experience working within an international group structure and liaising with overseas head office.
• A track record of improving processes, systems and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

The Benefits

• $160,000–$180,000 + superannuation.
• Eastern Creek location with on-site parking.
• Opportunity to lead a broad finance function with direct influence on business performance.
• Exposure to local executive leadership and international finance stakeholders.
• Join an established global organisation with a focus on innovation and growth.
• The opportunity to develop your team, improve processes and contribute to ongoing business improvement.