Group Financial Controller | Private Equity Backed Org. | Immediate Start!

Sharp and Carter; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking a Group Financial Controller for a Private Equity backed organisation in central Sydney. The role is initially a 6-month contract with hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) and starts next week. You will lead finance teams, drive cashflow, governance and strategic financial insights to maximise shareholder value.

Salary circa $220,000–$250,000 plus super. This is a high-responsibility, commercially focused position reporting to the CFO.

Qualifications

• Private Equity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Finance and broader corporate functions; fostering a collaborative, accountable and commercially-focused culture.
• Partner closely with leadership across mutliple functions to drive cross-functional outcomes and support strategic business priorities.
• Provide commercial leadership on major investment decisions, business cases, customer engagements, contracts and leasing arrangements, ensuring strong shareholder value creation.
• Oversee financial control, governance, cash flow, working capital and financing arrangements, ensuring robust controls and effective risk management.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimisation to ensure adequate funding and support business operations.
• Oversee treasury activities including banking relationships, debt facilities, cash management, and funding requirements, providing strategic insights to drive financial performance.
• Contribute to executive decision-making by providing strategic financial insight, balancing commercial opportunities with operational realities and long-term business performance.

Skills

Private Equity experience

Leadership

Financial controls

Job description

Group Financial Controller | Private Equity Backed Org. | Immediate Start!

About the role

This is a pivotal Group Financial Controller role with an industry-leading organisation based in the heart of the Sydney CBD. This is a position that will initially commence as a 6 month contract however has the genuine opportunity for extension and / or permanency. This role has hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office, 2 days WFH).

TheResponsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Finance and broader corporate functions; fostering a collaborative, accountable and commercially-focused culture.
• Partner closely with leadership across mutliple functions to drive cross-functional outcomes and support strategic business priorities.
• Provide commercial leadership on major investment decisions, business cases, customer engagements, contracts and leasing arrangements, ensuring strong shareholder value creation.
• Oversee financial control, governance, cash flow, working capital and financing arrangements, ensuring robust controls and effective risk management.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimisation to ensure adequate funding and support business operations.
• Oversee treasury activities including banking relationships, debt facilities, cash management, and funding requirements, providing strategic insights to drive financial performance.
• Contribute to executive decision-making by providing strategic financial insight, balancing commercial opportunities with operational realities and long-term business performance.

About the Client

Our client is an industry-leading organisation in their sector. Prior work experience in a Private Equity envrionrment will be considered highly advantaegous.

Additional information

• Start Next Week! | 6 Month Contract Initially | Central Sydney CBD Location
• Private Equity Exp. Essential | Year-End Audit Work | Treasury & Cashflow Mgmt
• Circa $220,000 - $250,000 + Super