Financial Controller

  • 23-03-26
  • $160K - $180K + Super
  • CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs
  • Full-time
  • Excellent leadership and team to collaborate with
  • Good work life balance and a positive values focused environment
  • Varied role with a process improvement, reporting and analysis tasks

Lead finance role in education

Company Background

Our client is a well-respected educational institution in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. Working on campus, you get that experience of really being part of the business and get a full understanding of the operations.

As one of the most well-established education institutions in Sydney, our client has created an environment that values their heritage while always striving to deliver the very best in all areas.

With fantastic tenure across the organisation and a commitment to taking care of their staff, the leadership have created a busy, collaborative and vibrant environment that people love to be part of!

The Role

As the Financial Controller, you will really be the right hand to the Director of Operations and enjoy a broad and autonomous role. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Overseeing financial accounting, including month and year-end processes, and being hands-on with financial statements
  • Developing long-term financial plans and models
  • Preparing Board reports
  • Process improvement projects, including system implementation
  • Capital budgeting, forecasting and reporting
  • Other projects as they arise

Your Background

To be considered for this Financial Controller role, you should have the following skills and attributes:

  • CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Track record of process improvement/system implementation projects
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Educational industry experience is an advantage, but not essential.

If you are keen to apply for this Financial Controller role, please contact Louise Philippou at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5643, quoting reference 9894 or click on 'apply now' below.

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