About the Client
Our client is a highly regarded management consulting business with a strong presence in Australia and an impressive client portfolio spanning multiple industries. Known for delivering high-impact solutions to complex business challenges, the company operates with a collaborative, client-first mindset. Based in Melbourne, they pride themselves on fostering a flexible and supportive work environment, empowering their people to achieve excellence while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of $200,000 base + super
• Immediate start with a minimum 6-month contract (potential for extension or permanency)
• Flexible working model – work from home options available
• Broad, hands-on finance leadership role with senior stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to drive process improvement and add real value to the business
• Supportive and collaborative organisational culture

About the Role
This is a pivotal role for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller who can hit the ground running. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, from statutory reporting and compliance to business partnering and strategic planning. You will lead a small team and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information to support decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team to oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes
• Manage all statutory, tax, and compliance obligations
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting
• Partner with senior leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process
• Drive process improvements and implement best practice financial controls
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders
• Mentor and develop finance team members

About You

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline
• CA or CPA qualified
• Proven track record as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in a commercial environment
• Strong technical accounting expertise combined with commercial acumen
• Experience leading month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Immediate availability to commence in a contract role

For a confidential discussion, click APPLY or contact Jake Densley at [email protected] at Atlas Partners.