Strategic Financial Controller — Hybrid & Growth‑Oriented

Access Recycling; Barmedman; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Metal Recycling is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the finance and accounting function and provide trusted commercial advice to the owner and senior management. This leadership role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive growth and operational decision-making.

You will lead monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow and KPI review, and mentor the accounting team. The ideal candidate has CA/CPA, senior finance experience, advanced Excel and strong

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification, or equivalent senior-level experience.
• Significant experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, CFO or similar senior finance professional.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems and an interest in improving systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of inventory, working capital and asset-intensive operations.
• The ability to analyse financial information and turn it into clear, practical recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger commercial picture.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with owner, managers, banks and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting.
• Developing annual budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Managing cash flow, working capital and banking requirements.
• Monitoring business performance against budgets and operational KPIs.
• Providing meaningful analysis of margins, costs and profitability.
• Developing financial reporting by business activity, customer, product and/or site where appropriate.
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger functions.
• Managing inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and valuation processes.
• Monitoring capital expenditure and maintaining appropriate fixed‑asset controls.
• Reviewing equipment and capital investment proposals and assisting management with return‑on‑investment analysis

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash-flow management

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

ERP systems

Inventory management

ROI analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Access Metal Recycling is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the finance and accounting function and provide trusted commercial advice to the owner and senior management. This leadership role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive growth and operational decision-making.

You will lead monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow and KPI review, and mentor the accounting team. The ideal candidate has CA/CPA, senior finance experience, advanced Excel and strong