The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a well established mid sized manufacturing business based in Sydney. The role will oversee the full finance function, supporting the General Manager with commercial decision making, including pricing, through high quality analysis, while maintaining a strong internal controls and compliance environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting business in a close knit team.

The role will have responsibility across:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles.
• Provide commercial insights on sales performance, margins, manufacturing costs, and profitability.
• Lead all accounting, finance, reporting, and compliance activities for the Australian business.
• Deliver accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee costing, inventory valuation, BOM accuracy, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity planning.
• Drive process improvements, ERP optimisation, and internal control enhancement.
• Lead and develop a small finance team while supporting a culture of continuous improvement

Experience required

• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification.
• 8+ years' progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
• Manufacturing industry experience essential
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance.
• Comfortable working in a hands on role offering commercial insight while also being across the detailed numbers

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent financial and interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for producing work to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity to have a real impact on a business looking to grow significantly in the next 12-24 months.