Interim Financial Controller

Sharp & Carter; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board exposure

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Job summary

Sharp & Carter partners with a private equity-owned products business to appoint an Interim Head of Finance / Financial Controller. The role leads a small finance function, reports to the CEO, and interfaces with the board.

You will oversee cash flow reporting, month-end close, and ensure robust controls while guiding the team through a leadership transition. Availability to start immediately preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the finance function and manage a small team.
• Oversee month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Prepare, manage and report cash flow.
• Collaborate with the bank on reporting and facilities as needed.
• Present financial results to the board and private equity owners.
• Ensure the team focuses on the right priorities and closes gaps in controls.

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.