Group Financial Controller for PE-Backed SaaS Scale-Up

Allura Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Allura Partners seeks a Group Financial Controller in Sydney to own reporting, consolidation and control across the group as it scales. You will drive month-end close, statutory reporting and the annual audit, while delivering board and PE sponsor packs.

You will manage AASB 15 revenue recognition, capitalised development costs, and R&D tax incentive claims. A hands-on leader will guide budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, with a focus on scalable ERP and automation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong expertise in group reporting, consolidation and statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Run month-end close, group consolidation, statutory reporting and annual audit.
• Prepare monthly board and sponsor reporting packs.
• Oversee AASB 15 revenue recognition across multiple streams and capitalised development costs.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow forecasting; support due diligence and data rooms for funding or M&A.
• Track SaaS metrics: revenue growth, gross margin, customer retention.
• Strengthen control environment as volumes grow; lead ERP migration and automate reporting.
• Build and develop a small finance team.

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Big 4 trained

Job description

Allura Partners seeks a Group Financial Controller in Sydney to own reporting, consolidation and control across the group as it scales. You will drive month-end close, statutory reporting and the annual audit, while delivering board and PE sponsor packs.

You will manage AASB 15 revenue recognition, capitalised development costs, and R&D tax incentive claims. A hands-on leader will guide budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, with a focus on scalable ERP and automation.