Group Financial Controller (6 month FTC)

GBST; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Retail discounts

EAP program

Study assistance

GBST/U day off

Parental leave

Public holiday swap

Flu vaccination

Novated car lease

Private health insurance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

GBST, a leading financial technology provider, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead the financial control function across its global business based in Sydney. You will drive accurate reporting, robust controls, payroll governance, tax and audit activities, and partner with senior leaders.

You will manage a small team, oversee month-end processes, treasury, and cash management, and push automation and system improvements.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with significant senior finance experience.
• Experience in technology or SaaS environments preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and process improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, compliance, audit and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee financial operations including month-end processes, payroll governance, treasury and cash management.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements and stronger financial controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Payroll governance

Tax

Audit

Treasury

Automation

Systems improvements

Emerging technologies

SaaS experience

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

At GBST, we’re inspiring wealth innovation for wealth management and advice organisations globally. Our commitment to excellence, track record of continued and successful delivery, hard work and product excellence has earned us the trust and partnership of many of the world’s leading financial services organisations. We’ve invested heavily in transforming our technology stack to bring a truly immersive and digital experience to the front and back-office.

We’re looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead our financial control function and help drive operational excellence across our global business. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you’ll lead a small team and take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, payroll governance, tax and audit activities, treasury, and month-end processes. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the business, providing insights that support decision-making while ensuring strong financial controls and compliance standards are maintained.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Lead group financial reporting, compliance, audit and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

• Oversee financial operations including month-end processes and analysis, payroll governance, treasury and cash management.

• Drive continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements and stronger financial controls

We’re looking for a qualified CA or CPA with significant experience in senior finance roles, strong technical accounting expertise, a key eye for detail, and a passion for improving processes through automation, systems and emerging technologies. Experience in a technology or SaaS environment will be highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, values-driven organisation where you can make a meaningful impact, lead a high-performing team, and help shape the future of finance at GBST.

If you’re a proactive and commercially minded finance leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 2 days flexible/hybrid working arrangement

• Instant savings and discounts on major retailers across the country

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Study Assistance Program

• Additional GBST & U day off every year

• Paid parental leave

• Swapping public holidays with a day of significance for you

• Annual Flu Vaccination

• Novated car leasing

• Discounted private health insurance

• LinkedIn Learning