Financial Controller

Job title : Financial Controller
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Jessica Egan
Job reference : 1623331
About the company
This well-established, privately owned group operates across construction, fit-out, refurbishment, and building services, with projects spanning metropolitan and regional areas. With a strong track record of client satisfaction and repeat business, the company has earned a reputation for delivering excellence. They are known for their values-driven culture, collaborative leadership team, and a genuine commitment to the development of their people.

About the role
Reporting directly to a dynamic and supportive CFO, this hands-on Financial Controller role will see you leading a small, capable finance team and partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. Key responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
  • Ownership of month-end reporting, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Managing compliance, tax, audit and FBT obligations
  • Leading the annual audit process
  • Overseeing fixed asset register and insurance policies
  • Driving continuous improvement and team development
  • Supporting strategic decisions through business partnering
  • Ensuring data integrity within the ERP system

To be successful in this role
You will be a commercially minded finance leader with a strong technical grounding and the ability to work closely with non-finance  and SLT stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have:
  • CA/CPA qualification
  • Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within construction, projects or services-based environments
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail
  • Confidence working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
Benefits
  • $ Competitive salary depending on experience 
  • Opportunity to be mentored by a fantastic CFO
  • High-impact role in a growing, reputable business
  • Broad scope across strategic and operational finance
  • Collaborative, values-driven team culture
  • 5 day Office-based role with flexibility on adhoc basis
  • Located in the Inner North of Melbourne 
How to apply
If you're looking for a role where your input will be valued and you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via the appropriate link. 
Jessica Egan - Sharp and Carter