Financial Controller

Join a respected professional services firm

Company Background

Our client is a well-established professional services business with an excellent reputation and continuing growth plans. 

They are a highly-regarded SME with over 130 staff and a presence across Australia and New Zealand. They have plans to continue their growth and expand their market presence in already established markets and services.

The business values the benefits of working together in the office and, as such, this is predominantly an office-based role. They also recognise that flexibility is important and are supportive when employees need to work from home occasionally or manage personal and family commitments, provided business needs are met. You will enjoy working alongside intelligent, collaborative colleagues while reporting to a leadership team that is committed to fostering a professional, supportive and high-performing workplace.

The Role

Reporting into a talented Managing Partner, your role as Financial Controller will be based in Sydney’s CBD and you will enjoy an appealing breadth of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Manage, train and mentor a finance team of 2 staff 
• Management and oversight of the whole finance function while being hands-on with reporting, compliance, tax, budgeting, forecasting & analysis
• Business partner with non-finance stakeholders to understand performance and deliver insights
• Work with the leadership team on strategic financial management and to support executive decision-making
• Oversee and drive projects 
• Document and drive best practices

Your Background

In order to be considered for this Financial Controller opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Professionally qualified as an Accountant (e.g. CA, ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Relatable industry experience is a pre-requisite (e.g. Legal, Consulting, Professional Services etc..)
• Prior staff management experience
• Have worked in a SME in a broad, hands-on finance role previously
• Be a strong communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to liaise with stakeholders, motivate your team, present with confidence and build relationships
• Possess a strong work ethic coupled with exemplary attention to detail

Those who have worked in similar capacities with experience in the aforementioned tasks are welcome to apply (e.g. Head of Finance, Finance Manager etc.)

If you are keen to apply for this Financial Controller position, please contact David Landau at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5641, quoting reference 10183 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.