Financial Controller - RELOCATE TO HOBART

Davidson; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car provided

Competitive salary package

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Work in a vibrant city

Job summary

A leading automotive group is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance across multiple dealerships in Tasmania, providing strategic financial insights and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has significant automotive dealership experience and CA/CPA qualifications. You will benefit from a competitive salary, company car, and relocation assistance to Hobart, known for its vibrant lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge in IFRS / Australian standards.
• Proven post-qualification experience in finance roles.
• Ability to turn data into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and present management reports, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Automotive dealership experience

CA/CPA qualification

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Commercial acumen

Excellent leadership

Hands-on and proactive style

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A$180,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yr

About the Company

Join one of Australia\'s largest and most respected automotive groups, renowned for its strong reputation, long-standing history, and commitment to excellence. With a network of dealerships nationwide, the group offers stability, growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture that rewards high performance.

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you will take charge of the finance function across multiple dealerships in Tasmania. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you\'ll be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate and timely reporting, and partnering with operational managers to drive commercial outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with genuine scope to make a lasting impact on the group\'s continued success.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• Preparing and presenting management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the CFO and leadership team with strategic financial planning.
• Mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team.

About You

We\'re looking for an accomplished finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced automotive dealership environment.

You will bring:

• Automotive dealership experience (non-negotiable requirement).
• CA/CPA qualification and proven post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS / Australian standards).
• Commercial acumen with the ability to turn data into business insights.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A hands-on, proactive, and collaborative style.

Benefits

• Company car provided.
• Competitive salary package.
• Relocation assistance to help make the move to Hobart seamless.
• Work with a leading automotive group offering career growth and stability.
• Live and work in Hobart - one of Australia\'s most liveable cities, known for its vibrant food scene, beautiful waterfront, heritage charm, and easy access to world-class nature experiences.

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Casey Glase on [phone], quoting reference JN -092025-41248. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Retail Motor Vehicles

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Location and additional roles: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; various postings in NSW