Financial Controller | Financial Services

Mars Recruitment Australia; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organization is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its accounting function. This role involves overseeing financial governance, managing reporting across multiple entities, and supporting international operations. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in finance, ideally in financial services, with strong technical accounting skills. This position offers growth opportunities in a company focused on innovation and global expansion.

Qualifications

• Must possess CA/CPA qualification with a decade of experience.
• Critical to have experience in a financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team for financial governance.
• Oversee month-end close for international entities.
• Manage regulatory and third-party financial reporting.
• Prepare transfer pricing calculations and tax computations.
• Support global expansion into new markets.

Skills

CA/CPA qualified

10+ years' experience in finance

Experience in financial services

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical capability

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Lead finance for a global financial services business. Broad ownership, fast growth, and strong international exposure.

The Company:

MARS are partnering with a fast-growing global financial services organisation that's seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting function and support the expansion of its international operations. Operating across multiple regions, the organisation leverages cutting-edge technology, automation, and data-driven decision-making to drive high-performance outcomes.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment where finance plays a critical role in supporting operations, global growth, and regulatory compliance.

The Opportunity:

As Financial Controller, you will play a key leadership role within the Finance team, with responsibilities including:

• Leading and developing the accounting team, ensuring strong financial governance
• Overseeing month-end close across multiple international entities
• Maintaining accurate accounting records including GL, P&L, and balance sheet
• Managing regulatory, bank, and third-party financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Contributing to group budgeting and financial planning
• Preparing and reviewing transfer pricing calculations and tax computations
• Coordinating supporting global tax filings
• Improving internal controls, processes, and systems to support scale
• Supporting the organisation's ongoing global expansion into new markets

This role offers substantial exposure to international accounting, complex multi-entity structures, and regulatory compliance.

About You:

You will thrive in this role if you bring:

• CA/CPA qualified with 10+ years' experience, with a substantial amount in a senior finance position
• Experience in a financial services or markets-focused organisation is essential
• Strong technical accounting foundations, exceptional attention to detail, and analytical capability
• Advanced Excel skills, ERP capabilities and confidence working with data
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders

Why This Role?

• Join a globally recognised financial services organisation with a strong focus on innovation
• Exposure to international markets, multi-entity reporting, and complex regulatory environments
• High-impact role with visibility across the business
• Collaborative, intelligent team culture where finance is valued
• Opportunities to grow as the organisation continues to scale globally

To Note:

• Only candidates with strong financial services experience are being considered for this role.
• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or long-term visa holder.
• Flexible work from home - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

To apply to the role directly. Alternatively you can send your CV over to [e-mail]

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.

AU$200000 - AU$240000 per annum + Super

LOCATION

Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia

Job Type

Full-Time