Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Financial Services

Company Background

Our client has been growing 30% yoy and are about to enter an exciting new phase of growth due to an investor. They are small, fast-paced and agile and have created this Financial Controller role to lead the team & support the Directors.

They are a financial services provider with a number of entities and offerings. The Directors are very experienced in the industry and have a business model that has provided ongoing success in a dynamic marketplace. This role will be key in providing business-critical information and reporting, to ensure that this next chapter is just as successful!

The Role

This role manages a small transactional team. You will be hands-on, right down to journals at month-end, through to risk management and strategy with the Directors.

Responsibilities would include:

• Direct the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, including a review of balance & bank sheet reconciliations.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the GM and Directors on financial performance, investment opportunities, and market trends.
• Oversee capital structure, funding strategies, and relationships with lenders, investors, and external funding institutions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the lending industry, such as loan portfolio performance, default rates, and profitability metrics.
• Implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain operational integrity.
• Ensure the business adheres to all institutional regulations & compliance requirements.
• Monthly/quarterly preparation and presentation of company KPI reports.
• Handle company cash flow and report to the Directors on cash flow requirements.
• Report on bad debt trends and performance.

Your Background

The key attributes that our client will be looking for when reviewing candidate profiles are:

• CA/CPA qualified, but also someone that is ‘street smart’, operationally focused and credible with non-finance.
• Someone with a strong background working in SME environments and rolling up their sleeves to put the numbers together for month-end.
• Exceptional communication skills to work with the sales team and Directors, and be a credible face of the business with partners in financial institutions.
• Experience in the financial services sector and familiarity with the industry concepts & products.
• You are either currently a Financial Controller, or Head of Finance/CFO from a smaller business.
• Your resume clearly highlights your value add achievements, and ability to make meaningful reporting and analytics for the decision makers of a business.

If you are keen to apply for this Financial Controller role, please contact Adele at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5647, quoting reference 9349 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.