Hands-On Interim Financial Controller — Mining

Professional Search Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 177,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Search Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for an initial three-month contract in West Perth. The role is hands-on, leading the finance team, overseeing month-end, financial reporting, controls, and day-to-day accounting within a mining services environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, maintain continuity through the transition, and bring practical, low-ego leadership to the established finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior operational finance leader.
• Strong hands-on financial accounting and management reporting experience.
• Experience leading and supporting a finance team.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Availability to commence immediately or at short notice.
• CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent qualification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and provide support and direction to the finance team.
• Take ownership of month-end and financial reporting requirements.
• Review management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial information.
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting disciplines.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to senior management.
• Assist with statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements where required.
• Work closely with operational and senior stakeholders across the business.
• Resolve accounting and reporting issues as they arise.
• Remain hands-on and support the team across the detail when required.
• Maintain continuity across the finance function during a period of transition.

Job description

Professional Search Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for an initial three-month contract in West Perth. The role is hands-on, leading the finance team, overseeing month-end, financial reporting, controls, and day-to-day accounting within a mining services environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, maintain continuity through the transition, and bring practical, low-ego leadership to the established finance function.