Financial Controller

Posted 26 June 2025
Salary$150000 - $160000 per annum
LocationSunnybank
Job type Permanent
DisciplineAccounting & Finance
ReferenceBH-16483

Job description

  • Lead a full-function finance team across AP, AR, Payroll, HR and Management Accounting
  • Hands-on role within a growing building products business
  • Sunnybank location | On-site with flexibility

Client Details

Our client is a well-established Australian business supplying high-quality products to the building and construction sector. With a reputation for reliability, service, and strong industry partnerships, the company has continued to grow and innovate across Australia. The business offers a supportive environment with a flat structure and a strong operational focus.

Description 

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function and act as a key business partner to the wider leadership team. The role will oversee a team of five including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, a Management Accountant, Payroll Officer, and HR.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Full financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
  • Driving financial and operational performance insights
  • Supporting ongoing system and process improvement projects
  • Managing cash flow and liaising with external partners (auditors, tax, banks)
  • Providing commercial analysis to support business decision-making
Profile

To be successful in this role, you will be a CA or CPA qualified finance professional with demonstrated experience in a senior finance role.
You will ideally have:
  • A background in building products, logistics, construction supply or retail
  • Strong leadership skills and experience managing a small to mid-sized finance team
  • A commercial mindset with a hands-on approach to process improvement
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Job Offer
  • Competitive salary package: $150,000 - $160,000 + Super + Bonus
  • Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function of a growing business
  • Sunnybank-based role with onsite parking and workplace flexibility
  • Supportive, down-to-earth leadership with a focus on continuous improvement