Group Financial Controller

Aon; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employee assistance program

Career progression

Job summary

Hewitt is seeking a Group Financial Controller to own the integrity of financial reporting across a multi-regional business, reporting to the CFO. You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, consolidate P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, and shape a scalable, best-practice financial control environment.

You will build strong controls, partner with finance, commercial, treasury and operations, and drive ERP optimisation, process improvements, and compliance across entities.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in IFRS/GAAP, consolidations, statutory reporting, and technical accounting.
• Experience managing global or complex multi-site finance operations and month-end processes.
• Background in controls, governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with ERP systems, finance transformation, process optimisation, and M&A integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities and regions.
• Deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and statutory accounts.
• Own global accounting policies, technical accounting matters, taxation and compliance with relevant standards.
• Build and maintain a strong controls, governance, audit and risk management framework.
• Drive finance process improvement, ERP optimisation, automation, and scalable operating practices.

Skills

Financial leadership

Multi-entity finance operations

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

M&A integration

Education

CA/CPA/ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding Group Financial Controller to join an exciting fast paced and growing Australian based full value chain high claims meat protein business. Operations span pre farm gate livestock, meat production, processing and international export markets.

As Group Financial Controller, you will own the integrity of financial reporting, accounting policies, controls, and compliance across a multi-regional global business. Reporting to the CFO, you will be a key member of a Senior Finance Leadership team that will lead and help develop a global finance control and reporting framework which includes responsibility for the finance operations function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, robust controls, and scalable processes that support growth and acquisitions.

This is a critical leadership role focused on delivering confidence in the numbers while building a best-practice financial control environment. You will work closely with finance, commercial, treasury, and operational leaders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities and regions.
• Deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and statutory accounts.
• Own global accounting policies, technical accounting matters, taxation and compliance with relevant standards.
• Build and maintain a strong controls, governance, audit, and risk management framework.
• Drive finance process improvement, ERP optimisation, automation, and scalable operating practices.

About You

You are a technically strong finance leader with extensive experience in financial control, accounting, and compliance within complex, multi-entity organisations. You combine strong commercial awareness with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a continuous improvement mindset, and have a proven ability to lead high-performing teams across multiple locations. Most importantly, you take ownership of outcomes and provide confidence through disciplined financial management.

You Will Bring

• Deep expertise in IFRS/GAAP, consolidations, statutory reporting, and technical accounting.
• Proven experience managing global or complex multi-site finance operations, month-end processes, and audit requirements.
• Strong background in controls, governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with ERP systems, finance transformation, process optimisation, and M&A integration activities.
• CA, CPA or ACA qualification with extensive experience in financial accounting, audit, or financial control.

Life at Hewitt

With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

• Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
• Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
• Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
• Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
• The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.

Applications Close on 9 October 2026

Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.

We are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.