About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the finance team at Aurora Dairies Management as a Financial Controller reporting to the CFO. You will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business. This is a full-time role based in our Melbourne office.

Why is this role for you

• Aurora Dairies Management is a newly formed entity that has been established to undertake all management functions (including Finance) of an extremely large-scale dairy business from 1 August 2025.
• As the inaugural Financial Controller of Aurora Dairies Management and in utilising your skills garnered from other businesses you have been involved in, you will have the opportunity to develop your own systems, structures, processes from the ground up.
• You won’t be on your own. There will be support and guidance provided by industry financial experts and seasoned professionals. However, the team is keen to hear your ideas and vison of what makes a great finance function.
• If you don’t have Agriculture or Dairy experience, it is not a big deal, we will teach you. However, if you consider yourself to have top level Financial Controller experience, then we want to speak to you and learn from you.

The ability to create a best of breed Financial Control division, is a unique opportunity that does not occur that often.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, support Board and Shareholder reporting and budgets, and forecasts
• Oversee the company's financial controls and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, inventory accounting, treasury, statutory reporting and revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring they have the necessary support and resources to excel
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implementation of new systems or technologies

What we're looking for

• Degree in Finance / Accounting with CA or CPA membership
• 8+ years of experience as a Financial Controller
• Extensive knowledge of financial reporting, and financial analysis
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in the use of financial software and analytical tools
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team
• Agriculture experience would be nice, but certainly not essential. We can teach you the agriculture side of things.

What we offer

At Aurora Dairies Management, we are committed to supporting the professional and personal growth of our employees. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including bonus opportunities, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Apply now to join our dynamic team as a Financial Controller!

If you have an enquiry, please forward it to [email protected]

We will not be taking phone enquiries at this stage of the search process.