Senior Financial Controller — Strategy & Compliance Lead

Hall & Wilcox; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a senior Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, budgeting and treasury across the firm. Based in Melbourne (Sydney considered for the right candidate), you will partner with partners and practice leaders to drive commercial insight and financial discipline.

You will manage multi-entity operations, statutory compliance, internal controls and a high-performing finance team, with a strong focus on automation and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or related qualification.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capability.
• Seven+ years of senior finance leadership in a large, complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting coordination across the firm.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and insights for decisions.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Govern internal controls, compliance, BAS/FBT and audit responses.
• Drive finance process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Develop and lead the Finance team and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

CA or CPA qualification

Senior finance leadership

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Job description

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a senior Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, budgeting and treasury across the firm. Based in Melbourne (Sydney considered for the right candidate), you will partner with partners and practice leaders to drive commercial insight and financial discipline.

You will manage multi-entity operations, statutory compliance, internal controls and a high-performing finance team, with a strong focus on automation and data-driven decision making.