Strategic Assistant Business Controller – Financial Insights

Synergie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie is seeking an experienced Assistant Business Controller in Sydney to join our client in Industrial Service and Equipment. The role supports the Business Controller with high-quality financial analysis, reporting and insights to drive informed decisions.

You will work closely with the finance team on reporting, forecasting, planning and internal controls, with a path to permanent employment after a 6-month temp period.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a finance/controlling role.
• Experience with financial analysis, reporting and business controlling.
• Strong understanding of project financials and project follow-up.
• Experience with SAP FICO or similar ERP/finance systems.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, forecasting and annual planning.
• Prepare and analyse P&L and Balance Sheet results and reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting tools, KPI reports and dashboards.
• Support cost structure, cash flow, asset and profitability analysis.
• Assist with customer and project profitability analysis.
• Support credit control, customer credit limits and accounts receivable follow-up.
• Maintain and implement internal controls and finance best practices.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support risk management and internal control processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Branch Managers and Service Managers on financial matters.
• Provide financial support to frontline business operations.
• Contribute to special projects and ad-hoc finance initiatives.

Skills

Finance experience

Financial analysis

Reporting

Business controlling

Project financials

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP FICO

MS Excel

Job description

Synergie is seeking an experienced Assistant Business Controller in Sydney to join our client in Industrial Service and Equipment. The role supports the Business Controller with high-quality financial analysis, reporting and insights to drive informed decisions.

You will work closely with the finance team on reporting, forecasting, planning and internal controls, with a path to permanent employment after a 6-month temp period.