Strategic Financial Controller — Growth & Controls Lead

Charterhouse Recruitment (Australia); Sydney; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Recruitment (Australia) is partnering with a growth‑oriented logistics business to appoint a Financial Controller based in Sydney’s Mascot area. This hands‑on leadership role will steer the finance function and partner with senior leadership on commercial and strategic decisions.

You will own month‑end and year‑end reporting, establish controls, and drive budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Strong technical accounting, CA/CPA and people leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and controls expertise.
• Proficient with Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day finance and accounting functions.
• Own month‑end, year‑end and financial reporting processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership with insights on performance, risks and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances and actions.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall position.
• Oversee financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Manage external auditors and key stakeholders.
• Input commercial and financial input into strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems.
• Develop and mentor the finance team; foster collaboration.
• Partner with operations and senior leadership to drive growth.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Charterhouse Recruitment (Australia) is partnering with a growth‑oriented logistics business to appoint a Financial Controller based in Sydney’s Mascot area. This hands‑on leadership role will steer the finance function and partner with senior leadership on commercial and strategic decisions.

You will own month‑end and year‑end reporting, establish controls, and drive budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Strong technical accounting, CA/CPA and people leadership are essential.