Strategic Financial Controller | AI Automation & Board

Bao&Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bao&Co is seeking a Financial Controller to reshape the finance function of a growing business in Sydney. You will automate management accounts, budgets and KPI tracking, using AI where appropriate, while maintaining ISO-certified systems.

You’ll report to the GM and work with the Governance Board Chair on board matters, influencing tender decisions, pricing and growth, with hands-on leadership across finance and IT.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified.
• 7+ years in finance, including 2+ years as Financial Controller or senior finance lead in an SME.
• Expert Xero user with strong spreadsheet skills.
• Experience automating finance work, ideally with AI-based solutions.
• Experience reporting to a board and handling governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, management accounts, cash flow, budgets and year-end obligations.
• Lead project costing from tender pricing to profitability by contract.
• Automate manual finance tasks and build live dashboards with Xero, Monday, and Metronome.
• Co-own strategic initiatives with the GM and build financial and IT skills in the team.
• Prepare board papers and report on cash, solvency, tax and compliance.
• Oversee HR matters including employment contracts and Fair Work compliance.

Skills

Xero

Spreadsheets

Automation

Board reporting

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

Monday

Metronome

Xero

Job description

Bao&Co is seeking a Financial Controller to reshape the finance function of a growing business in Sydney. You will automate management accounts, budgets and KPI tracking, using AI where appropriate, while maintaining ISO-certified systems.

You’ll report to the GM and work with the Governance Board Chair on board matters, influencing tender decisions, pricing and growth, with hands-on leadership across finance and IT.