Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Professional Services

Company Background

Our client is a well-established professional services organisation that provides a range of corporate and financial solutions to clients across the APAC region. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and service excellence, the company combines their industry expertise with modern technology and digital platforms to deliver robust, reliable & top of the line services.

With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, the business fosters a supportive culture where employees are empowered to contribute ideas and develop their skills. Offering 2 days per week of working from home, team members enjoy working in an environment that values integrity, flexibility, and operational excellence. This is demonstrated by the impressive tenure in the organisation.

If you’re looking to join a progressive, technology-driven organisation with a strong reputation and a people-first culture, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of their success story.

The Role

Responsibilities would include:

• Strategic Partner: Support the Country CEO, Group CFO, and Business Unit leaders to drive company strategy, growth initiatives, and commercial outcomes.
• Commercial Oversight: Provide financial governance over major service contracts, pricing models, and client proposals to ensure profitability and risk management.
• AFSL & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee financial operations in line with AFSL obligations, AASB/IFRS standards, ATO, and ASIC requirements; manage audits and statutory reporting.
• Operational & Performance Analysis: Monitor revenue, margins, and key financial metrics; deliver insights to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Leadership: With the support of a Treasury Manager, oversight of cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital.
• People Leadership: Mentor and manage a small & capable finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Risk Management & Governance: Identify and mitigate financial risks, maintain robust internal controls, and support corporate governance initiatives.

Your Background

This is a key hire for the Group. The following requirements have been given to us as essential for prospective candidates:

• Strong foundation in audit from earlier in your career, within a Big 4 or a second-tier chartered accounting firm.
• Hands-on experience in Tax and Treasury functions.
• Familiarity with AFSL obligations and the ability to review/sign off on compliance matters.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Currently a Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager, comfortable managing a broad range of responsibilities across finance and operations.

If you are keen to apply for this Financial Controller role, please contact Adele at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5647, quoting 9603 reference 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.