Head Of Finance

Recruitment Partners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners in Brisbane seeks a hands-on Head of Finance who combines strong financial control with a commercial FP&A mindset. You will lead daily accounting, reporting and a small team, while shaping system transformations and process improvements across finance operations.

The role requires CA/CPA qualifications and experience in high-level finance leadership, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and strategic insights for management decisions.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with strong background in financial control, accounting and reporting.
• Experience as Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar senior finance leadership role.
• Hands-on technical accounting with commercial FP&A analysis.
• Experience improving finance systems, ERP implementation or significant process change.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with ability to turn data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, statutory reporting and audits.
• Oversee tax, payroll, compliance and core accounting operations.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and insights for planning decisions.
• Lead and develop the finance team, driving accountability and capability.
• Drive process improvement, automation and data-driven control enhancements.
• Support finance systems enhancements and transformation with IT and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Commercial mindset

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Ready to step beyond traditional financial control and make a bigger commercial impact? We’re seeking a hands-on Head of Finance who combines strong financial control expertise with a commercial, FP&A mindset and a proven ability to drive finance systems transformation. The opportunity Reporting to the General Manager - Finance & Accounting, this role leads the day-to-day accounting and financial control function, with responsibility for a small team and a broad remit across reporting, compliance, payroll and continuous improvement. It’s an ideal opportunity for a Financial Controller or Head of Finance who enjoys getting into the detail but also wants to influence the bigger picture.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead month-end and year-end close, statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and external audit processes;
• Oversee tax and regulatory compliance, payroll and core accounting operations;
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance insights to support business planning and management decisions;
• Lead and develop the finance team, strengthening accountability, reporting discipline and capability;
• Drive finance process improvement, automation and better use of data to enhance accuracy, efficiency and control;
• Contribute to finance systems enhancements and transformation initiatives, partnering with IT, business stakeholders and external providers.

What you’ll bring

• CA / CPA qualified, with a strong background in financial control, accounting and reporting;
• Experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or in a similar senior finance leadership role;
• A balance of hands-on technical accounting expertise and commercial, FP&A-style analysis;
• Experience improving finance systems, ideally with involvement in ERP implementation, system transformation or significant process change;
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into actionable insights;
• and A collaborative leadership style, sound commercial judgement and a proactive approach to improving how finance operates.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats to apply), or have a preferred method of communication, we encourage you to make a request via [e-mail] or contact u&u on 07 3232 9100 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.