Senior Financial Controller — Hybrid & Growth-Focused

Hall & Wilcox; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH equipment allowance

Flexible hybrid working

Career development programs

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the firm’s finance function on a permanent basis. The role is ideally based in Melbourne, with Sydney consideration, and offers a hybrid working model across modern offices.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and treasury while delivering strategic insights to support the Board and partners. Required qualifications include CA/CPA, a degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics, advanced Excel and modelling, and 7+

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification (essential) with strong knowledge of Australian accounting, tax and statutory requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics, or relevant tertiary qualification
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and robust financial modelling capabilities
• Significant senior finance leadership experience (7+ years) in a large, complex organisation, ideally in professional services or law
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting coordination and execution
• Support long-term financial planning and scenario modelling across units
• Provide strategic financial analysis and insights for operational decisions
• Monitor cost trends and drive cost optimisation initiatives
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all entities
• Ensure data integrity and adherence to policies and accounting standards
• Maintain and improve financial control frameworks and internal audit readiness
• Ensure statutory compliance including BAS, FBT, income tax, and trust accounting
• Manage cash flow operations, treasury and banking relationships
• Drive finance process improvements, automation, and integration with IT
• Lead and develop the Finance Manager and team, fostering discipline and growth
• Engage with stakeholders and present financial insights to senior leadership

Skills

Leadership

Financial modelling

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Hall & Wilcox is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the firm’s finance function on a permanent basis. The role is ideally based in Melbourne, with Sydney consideration, and offers a hybrid working model across modern offices.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and treasury while delivering strategic insights to support the Board and partners. Required qualifications include CA/CPA, a degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics, advanced Excel and modelling, and 7+