Great opportunity to grow your career! About Our Client Our client is a high-performing, PE-backed / ASX-listed financial services organisation operating in a complex and tightly regulated environment. The business has experienced strong growth through both organic expansion and acquisition and is focused on building institutional-grade finance, risk, and governance capabilities to support its next phase of growth.With an engaged Board and sophisticated investor base, the organisation places a premium on high-quality financial reporting, robust controls, and commercial insight. The Financial Controller role is a critical appointment within the finance leadership team. Job Description Group Financial Control & Reporting Lead the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and full-year close processes Prepare and review consolidated statutory financial statements in accordance with AASB and, where applicable, ASX listing requirements Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial results across group entities Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, technical position papers, and financial controls Board, Investor & Market Reporting Support the preparation of Board papers, investor reporting, and management reporting packs Assist with ASX reporting obligations (where applicable), including results announcements and disclosures Provide clear financial analysis and commentary to support executive, Board, and investor decision-making Audit, Compliance & Governance Manage the external audit process end-to-end and act as the primary liaison with auditors Ensure compliance with financial services regulation, statutory reporting, and tax obligations (BAS, GST, FBT, PAYG, income tax) Partner with the CFO on governance, risk, and internal control frameworks Support internal audit and respond to audit findings with timely remediation Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Insight Lead group budgeting and forecasting processes in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment Deliver detailed variance analysis, financial modelling, and scenario analysis Provide insights into cost management, profitability, and operational performance Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, integrations, and transformation projects Systems, Processes & Scalability Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, and processes Support system implementations and enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability Ensure finance processes are fit-for-purpose in a growing, multi-entity environment Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders across the organisation Work closely with executive leadership, external advisors, and Board-level stakeholders Contribute to building a best-in-class finance function aligned with PE or public market expectations The Successful Applicant CA or CPA qualified (essential) Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a PE-backed, ASX-listed, or similarly complex environment Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting capability, including group consolidation Experience supporting Board, investor, or market-facing reporting Strong understanding of governance, controls, and regulatory compliance Commercially astute with the ability to operate hands-on when required Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills What's on Offer Senior finance leadership role within a PE-backed or ASX-listed financial services firm Competitive remuneration package of $160k-$190k (including superannuation) High exposure to executive leadership, Board, and investors Opportunity to help shape and scale an institutional-grade finance function Melbourne-based role with flexible working arrangements
