A highly successful and growing global manufacturing business based in Perth's southern suburbs, is looking to appoint a confident and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join the team initially on a 6 month contract with a view to permanency.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a collaborative and fast-paced business where you'll be involved in a variety of accounting activities across group entities. The role offers plenty of scope for ownership, process improvement, team management, and interstate travel.
The Role
As the Financial Controller with 4 direct reports, you’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting across the group. You’ll manage key month-end processes, maintain intercompany accounts, and ensure the smooth operation of fixed asset accounting and capital tracking. You’ll also play a key part in developing and documenting internal procedures, helping to drive operational efficiency and strong financial governance.
Key Duties Will Include:
- Lead month-end processes, including project profitability analysis
- Ensure financial reporting is in line with AASB/IFRS and taxation standards
- Prepare and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports
- Drive automation via tools such as Cognos and Power BI
- Use ERP systems for financial operations
- Maintain controls to ensure data accuracy and fraud prevention
- Collaborate with the General Manager and operational leaders to support decision-making
- Deliver ad hoc analysis and executive-level presentations as required
- Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Contribute to a high-performance, values-driven team culture
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar financial or leadership accounting role
- Strong knowledge of month-end processes and Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Exposure to external audits and an understanding of group reporting structures
- Previous experience within manufacturing, wholesale, or mining industries is highly desired.
- Fully qualified (CA/CPA) is essential.
- Hands-on and solutions-focused, with a strong attention to detail
- Proactive, with the ability to manage your own time and workload effectively
- An excellent communicator who enjoys working across teams and building relationships
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using financial systems (ERP experience is a bonus) and Power BI reporting.
Please apply via the link below - or contact Ryan Rudden on 0403 518 803 / Send a resume directly to rrudden@sharpandcarter.com.au for further details.
