Broad, all-encompassing lead finance role

Enjoy a broad role with full ownership of the finance function and contribute to strategy & growth

Reputable SME sized professional services firm with a presence across ANZ

Excellent hybrid opportunity. Location: Sydney CBD. Salary: $160K + Super.

Company Background

Our client is a well-established professional services business with an excellent reputation and continuing growth plans.

They are a highly-regarded SME with over 120 staff and a presence across Australia and New Zealand. They have plans to continue their growth and expand their market presence in already established markets and services.

As a business, they offer a hybrid working arrangement (work from home two days per week) and strive to ensure a collaborative and professional environment for all staff

The Role

Reporting into a talented COO, your role as Financial Controller will enjoy an appealing breadth of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Manage, train and mentor a finance team of 4 staff (split onshore and offshore)

Management and oversight of the whole finance function while being hands-on with reporting, compliance, tax, budgeting, forecasting & analysis

Business partner with non-finance stakeholders to understand performance and deliver insights

Work with the leadership team on strategic financial management and to support executive decision-making

Oversee and drive projects

Document and drive best practices

Working closely with the Management Accountant to build value-added dashboards using Business Intelligence tools

Your Background

In order to be considered for this Financial Controller opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

Professionally qualified as an Accountant (e.g. CA, ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Relatable industry experience is a prerequisite (e.g. Legal, Consulting, Professional Services, etc.)

Prior staff management experience

Have worked in a SME in a broad, hands-on finance role previously

Be a strong communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to liaise with stakeholders, motivate your team, present with confidence and build relationships

Possess a strong work ethic coupled with exemplary attention to detail

Those who have worked in similar capacities with experience in the aforementioned tasks are welcome to apply (e.g. Head of Finance, Finance Manager, etc.).

Our client is also willing to consider those looking for part-time positions; 4 days per week (salary would be pro-rated accordingly).

If you are keen to apply for this Financial Controller position, please contact David Landau at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5641, quoting reference 9514 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.