Strategic Finance Controller: Forecasting, Insights & Leadership

Mirait Technologies Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

MIRAIT Technologies Australia seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial control function and provide clear commercial insight across the business. Reporting to the CFO, this hands‑on leadership role covers financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, compliance and governance while guiding a finance team of three and partnering with senior and international stakeholders.

This role suits an established Financial Controller ready to take on broader leadership and

Qualifications

• CA/ CPA or equivalent recognised professional qualification.
• Strong experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and statutory compliance.
• Sound knowledge of Australian accounting, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance team.
• The ability to work effectively with senior leaders, operational teams and international stakeholders.
• Strong financial analysis skills and the judgement to translate financial information into practical commercial advice.
• Strong systems capability, including advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• An improvement‑focused approach and experience strengthening financial systems, processes or reporting.
• Experience in telecommunications, construction, infrastructure or another project‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial reporting and consolidation.
• Ensure reporting meets divisional requirements and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Leading the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes in partnership with senior leaders.
• Managing cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, transactions and approvals.
• Ensuring funding supports operational and capital requirements.
• Providing clear analysis of financial performance, trends and risks to support executive and board‑level decision‑making.
• Managing group taxation and regulatory obligations in consultation with external advisers.
• Maintaining an effective internal control, governance and internal audit framework.
• Identifying and delivering improvements across finance systems, reporting and processes.
• Supporting greater efficiency and automation across the finance function.
• Leading, coaching and developing the finance team while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

CA/CPA

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow

Compliance

Leadership

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Accounting standards

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MIRAIT Technologies Australia seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial control function and provide clear commercial insight across the business. Reporting to the CFO, this hands‑on leadership role covers financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, compliance and governance while guiding a finance team of three and partnering with senior and international stakeholders.

This role suits an established Financial Controller ready to take on broader leadership and