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Financial Controller
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong> </p><p>Join two fast-growing, private equity-backed joint ventures on an ambitious growth trajectory (15% YoY). We are seeking a driven Finance Controller to take ownership of finance across both businesses and play a pivotal role in shaping their commercial success.</p><p>This is a high-impact position working closely with two CEOs, providing strategic financial leadership and building best-in-class finance processes.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee all finance functions across two joint ventures</li><li>Deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, and audit requirements</li><li>Provide commercial insights to support pricing, margin improvement, and cost control</li><li>Drive customer profitability analysis and support contract management</li><li>Lead the migration to Business Central and optimize finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Experience: 7+ years in financial accounting, CA (or equivalent) preferred</li><li>Background: Technical accounting background, now thriving in a commercial finance role</li><li>Skills: Month-end close, management accounting, Xero/Myob (Business Central exposure desirable)</li><li>Commercial Acumen: Confident supporting strategic decisions and driving profitability</li><li>Leadership: People-first leader who can build and grow a small finance function</li><li>Mindset: Ambitious, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Impact: Partner directly with two CEOs and influence company strategy</li><li>Growth: Build finance from the ground up across two high-performing joint ventures</li><li>Rewards: Competitive salary + super + 15% bonus linked to commercial outcomes</li><li>Trajectory: Be part of a private equity-backed environment with strong growth prospects</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are a commercially-minded finance professional with the drive to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Reference No: </strong>06810-0013297368</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWF0dC5nYXZpbi4yOTA5Ni4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
Reporting, Forecasting, Process Improvement
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 140000 - 145000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong> </p><p>Join two fast-growing, private equity-backed joint ventures on an ambitious growth trajectory (15% YoY). We are seeking a driven Finance Controller to take ownership of finance across both businesses and play a pivotal role in shaping their commercial success.</p><p>This is a high-impact position working closely with two CEOs, providing strategic financial leadership and building best-in-class finance processes.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee all finance functions across two joint ventures</li><li>Deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, and audit requirements</li><li>Provide commercial insights to support pricing, margin improvement, and cost control</li><li>Drive customer profitability analysis and support contract management</li><li>Lead the migration to Business Central and optimize finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Experience: 7+ years in financial accounting, CA (or equivalent) preferred</li><li>Background: Technical accounting background, now thriving in a commercial finance role</li><li>Skills: Month-end close, management accounting, Xero/Myob (Business Central exposure desirable)</li><li>Commercial Acumen: Confident supporting strategic decisions and driving profitability</li><li>Leadership: People-first leader who can build and grow a small finance function</li><li>Mindset: Ambitious, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Impact: Partner directly with two CEOs and influence company strategy</li><li>Growth: Build finance from the ground up across two high-performing joint ventures</li><li>Rewards: Competitive salary + super + 15% bonus linked to commercial outcomes</li><li>Trajectory: Be part of a private equity-backed environment with strong growth prospects</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are a commercially-minded finance professional with the drive to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Reference No: </strong>06810-0013297368</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWF0dC5nYXZpbi4yOTA5Ni4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-09-12T05:41:09Z

Financial Controller job in Melbourne | Robert Half