Head of Finance

SI Retail Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Strategic direction

Finance ownership

Systems improvement

Supportive culture

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

SI Retail Pty Ltd in Brisbane seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial management of our growing business. This leadership role blends strategic thinking with hands-on finance, owning the function and partnering with the leadership team to drive performance.

You will manage monthly reporting, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, and compliance, develop systems and controls, and mentor the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Controller/Finance Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance functions and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts and rolling cash flow projections.
• Monitor performance against budgets and KPIs.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, AR/AP performance.
• Oversee payroll and internal controls.
• Coordinate year-end audits and statutory obligations.

Skills

Strategic Finance

Hands-on Finance

SME Experience

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Flow

Excel

ERP: EXO/MYOB

Tools

EXO

MYOB

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the financial management of our growing business.

This is a key leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on. the role will take ownership of the finance function while working closely with the leadership team to improve financial performance and support the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will bring strong financial discipline while being practical, approachable and comfortable operating in a fast-moving SME environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor business performance against budgets, forecasts and key financial KPIs.
• Take ownership of cash flow, working capital, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable performance.
• Complete weekly payroll and ensure appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained.
• Manage banking relationships and support funding and financing requirements where required.
• Coordinate year-end accounts, audits and external accountants.
• Complete and lodge statutory obligations including BAS, GST, PAYG and superannuation.
• Develop and improve financial systems, processes, controls and reporting.
• Review pricing, costs and business cases to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead, develop and support the finance team.

About You

You will be an experienced finance professional who can see the bigger commercial picture without losing attention to detail.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Head of Finance position.
• Experience working within an SME or privately owned business.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management capability.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems such as EXO, MYOB, or similar.

The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on financial management.

A practical, solutions-focused approach.

What Success Looks Like

Within the role, you will establish a finance function that provides management with accurate numbers and clear forecasts. You'll ensure cash and working capital are well managed, reporting is delivered on time, financial controls are strong, and management has visibility over margins and profitability.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business.
• Direct involvement in the strategic direction and growth of the company.
• A broad role with ownership of the finance function.
• The opportunity to improve systems, processes and commercial reporting.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.