Interim Financial Controller

Sharp & Carter; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 213,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Board exposure

Hybrid working

Permanent role potential (2027)

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is partnering with a private equity-backed products group in NSW to appoint an Interim Head of Finance / Financial Controller. You will lead a small finance team, report to the CEO, and work closely with the board and PE owners to stabilise the function.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong technical accounting, cash flow forecasting, and a track record of delivering robust controls. Immediate availability is preferred, with potential for a permanent position in 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience as Financial Controller or Head of Finance leading a small team.
• Strong technical accounting skills including balance sheet, GL, tax and controls.
• Proven cash flow forecasting and reporting experience.
• Confident presenting to boards and private equity stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the finance function and managing a small but capable team.
• Overseeing month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Preparing, managing and reporting cash flow.
• Working with the bank on reporting and facilities where needed.
• Presenting financial results to the board and private equity owners.
• Making sure the team is focused on the right priorities.
• Reviewing processes and controls and fixing the gaps, building on work the team has already started.

Skills

Financial Controller / Head of Finance

Board presentation experience

Cash flow forecasting

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

The Company

We are partnering exclusively with a well-established, private equity-owned products business to appoint an Interim Head of Finance / Financial Controller. This successful business supplies the retail sector with a strong base of national customers. You'll join a capable finance team with real exposure to the board and private equity owners.

The Role

This is a hands-on role leading a small finance function through a leadership change. You'll report to the CEO and work closely with the board. Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the finance function and managing a small but capable team.
• Overseeing month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Preparing, managing and reporting cash flow.
• Working with the bank on reporting and facilities where needed.
• Presenting financial results to the board and private equity owners.
• Making sure the team is focused on the right priorities.
• Reviewing processes and controls and fixing the gaps, building on work the team has already started.

About You

You're an experienced finance leader who is just as comfortable presenting to a board as you are working through a reconciliation. You will bring:

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, GM Finance or divisional finance lead.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including balance sheet, general ledger, tax and controls.
• Proven cash flow forecasting and reporting experience.
• Confidence presenting to boards and private equity stakeholders.
• A willingness to get into the detail with a lean team.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.
• Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing or FMCG is highly regarded.
• Private equity and banking experience is highly regarded.
• CA/CPA qualification.

What's on Offer

• Approx $250,000 annualised + superannuation.
• Direct exposure to the board and private equity owners.
• The opportunity to be considered for the permanent role when the business recruits in 2027.
• Hybrid working: three days a week, with on-site parking.