<p><strong>The Opportunity<br /><br /> </strong>Robert Half is partnering with a prominent Australian group to appoint an IT Security Lead for their Brisbane operations. This role is designed for a security professional who thrives on the intersection of governance and practical IT operations. You will lead the security function for a complex, multi-entity environment, moving beyond policy creation into the hands-on delivery and design of security solutions.<br /><br /> <strong>The Role<br /><br /> </strong>Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, you will lead a small Information Security team with the goal of balancing security uplift with business continuity. You will act as the primary advisor on IT risk, ensuring that security initiatives are pragmatic, well-communicated, and aligned with group strategy.<br /><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the IT Security team's day-to-day priorities, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes and timelines</li><li>Mentor, coach, and develop team members, supporting recruitment and succession planning</li><li>Research, design, and implement information security solutions using a risk-based, practical approach</li><li>Review technical designs and proposals to ensure security alignment without disrupting operations</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to translate technical risk into clear business decisions</li><li>Own and enforce IT security standards, operating procedures, and group cyber security policies</li><li>Support the IT Manager in shaping and executing long-term security and technology strategy</li><li>Manage security-related escalations and allocate resources to ensure timely resolution</li><li>Maintain high-quality, standardised security documentation and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About you<br /></strong></p><ul><li>You are a pragmatic security leader who understands that good security enables the business rather than slowing it down.</li><li>Strong experience applying frameworks such as Essential Eight, ISM, or ISO 27001 in real environments</li><li>Background in IT security or information security roles with accountability for risk outcomes</li><li>Practical exposure to governance, risk, and compliance, not just advisory work</li><li>Experience leading, mentoring, or developing security practitioners</li><li>Sound judgement and a risk-based mindset</li><li>The ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Take long-term ownership of the security posture of a well-established Australian organisation</li><li>Work closely with senior IT and business leaders to influence strategy and decision-making</li><li>Operate with trust and autonomy inside a stable, well-led technology function</li><li>Balance strategic responsibility with hands-on involvement in meaningful security initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today!</strong></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/ZWxpLmVsa2luZ3Rvbi41NzkxOC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Why this role:</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a high-trust, high-impact, newly created Financial Controller role within a listed, globally connected business that is continuing to grow and evolve.</p><p>You'll work directly with senior stakeholders, giving you real exposure to executive decision-making and the ability to influence how governance, risk and financial discipline support growth. Your work will directly shape confidence at board, investor and stakeholder level.</p><p>The business has a blue-chip client base and strong market reputation, providing stability alongside growth. Finance is viewed as a critical partner for the future of the business.</p><p>You'll join a lean, capable finance team where your expertise matters. There is scope to improve systems, strengthen processes and build scalable frameworks as the organisation continues to expand.<br /> <strong><br /> What you'll deliver:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO and working very closely with the CEO, this role is the senior accounting, governance and compliance lead within the finance function.</p><p>As Financial Controller, you will be the custodian of financial truth, risk management and compliance discipline across the group. You'll provide technical leadership, challenge where needed, and ensure the business is always audit-ready, regulator-ready and board-ready.</p><p>You will own the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls and statutory compliance, while the CFO focuses on strategy, funding and growth, and the Financial Accountant manages day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Own internal controls, governance and financial compliance</li><li>Ensure audit readiness and lead external audits</li><li>Own monthly, quarterly and statutory reporting (AASB / IFRS)</li><li>Sign off month-end close and balance sheet integrity</li><li>Provide guidance on complex accounting matters</li><li>Lead and mentor the Financial Accountant</li><li>Strengthen finance processes, documentation and controls</li><li>Ensure systems and reporting scale with growth</li><li>Review cash flow, capital and funding reporting</li><li>Support commercial and growth initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p><p>This position will appeal to a Financial Controller who values quality, accountability, and influence, and who wants to be closely involved in how a growing business is run.<br /> <br /> You're CA or CPA qualified, with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or equivalent and you'll bring strong technical accounting and statutory reporting capability, have led audits, and take real ownership of governance and controls.</p><p>You're calm, confident and credible, and you're comfortable working closely with senior leaders, challenging constructively, and operating hands-on in a small, high-performing team. You value rigour, judgement and doing things properly.</p><p>Experience in professional services, regulated or complex environments, or within a scaling organisation will be highly regarded, as will a strong preventative risk mindset.</p><ul><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar</li><li>Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting experience</li><li>Demonstrated ownership of governance, compliance and internal controls</li><li>Experience leading external audits and managing advisors</li><li>High attention to detail with sound professional judgement</li><li>Confident, mature communicator comfortable working with senior leadership</li><li>Comfortable in a hands-on role within a small finance team</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Stewart Selwood on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</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/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjE2ODcwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Your Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a six-month contract, with strong likelihood of conversion to a permanent role in a global business.</p><p>Based in the heart of the Valley, you will have 1-day WFH and flexible start/finish allowing for genuine work-life balance.</p><p>You will provide much-needed support to the Treasury Manager, ensuring their newly acquired business integrates seamlessly with the organisation.</p><p>The Treasury Officer plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the treasury function, with a strong focus on accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll reporting, and managing global bank accounts. You will help ensure effective cash management, maintain financial control, and support compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including participation in large-scale global projects.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support daily cash positions and assist with cash flow forecasting across multiple global entities.</li><li>Compile cash forecasts by consolidating vendor payment runs, payroll schedules, and other outgoing commitments.</li><li>Process cash transfers, treasury journals, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Administer multiple company bank accounts across numerous countries.</li><li>Assist with large-scale global bank signatory changes, including transitions from corporate to personal signatories.</li><li>Coordinate and maintain banking documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.</li><li>Provide operational support across AP, AR, and Payroll as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable and Treasury.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and system understanding.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to <strong>Maria Saavedra</strong> at Maria.Saavedra<em>@roberthalf.com.au</em>, or by pressing the <strong>Apply</strong> button.</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/d2FkZS5yYW5kbGUuMjcyNzAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Why You Should Apply:<br /></strong></p><p>You'll step into a newly created Finance Manager role, working closely with an experienced CFO who genuinely backs their team. You'll have real autonomy, exposure to senior leadership and private equity, and the opportunity to shape how a growing, multi-entity business runs its finance function, not just maintain what's already there.</p><p>You'll develop on your management skills and you'll grow your career in a PE backed environment that comes with further opportunities across an impressive portfolio.</p><p>Add to that 2 days WFH, a mature approach to flexibility (the CFO is very vocal about the need for work/life balance) this becomes a very compelling next step in your career.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p>Following a period of growth through acquisition, the business is now at the point where finance needs to go to the next level.<br />That means alignment of systems, reporting that supports decision-making, clear processes and controls, and a finance team working as one.</p><p>This role has been created to support that journey. You'll work side by side with the CFO, COO and private equity stakeholders to strengthen the finance function, while supporting ongoing growth.<br /><br /> This is a hands-on, end-to-end Finance Manager role with real influence:</p><ul><li>Owning month end across multiple entities</li><li>Leading management reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Managing cashflow forecasting (short-term and 12-month views)</li><li>Strengthening controls, policies and procedures</li><li>Ensuring compliance across AASB, tax, payroll tax, BAS/IAS, WorkCover and multi-state requirements</li><li>Overseeing AP, AR, billing, collections and payroll</li><li>Partnering with operational teams to improve billing accuracy, utilisation and revenue forecasting</li><li>Driving systems and process improvement (including automation)</li><li>Working with a third-party accounting firm on optimisation initiatives</li><li>Supporting acquisition integration, new sites and future growth</li><li>Leading, mentoring and developing a small but important finance team</li><li>Preparing board reporting, executive packs and financial insights for senior leadership and PE owners</li></ul><p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p><p>You're a strong Senior Accountant ready to step into a Finance Manager role, or you're an existing Finance Manager from an SME environment, and it is essential that you're comfortable operating in a PE-backed environment.<br />You're confident with multi-entity accounting and month end and you have a solid understanding of payroll tax.<br />You enjoy systems, process improvement and making things work better. You're a people-focused leader and it is essential that you're a clear, confident communicator.<br /> <br /><strong>Apply Today<br /></strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Stewart Selwood on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</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/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjM3MTk4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
