Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to support for 6 months. Financial Controller 6Month Temporary Contract Working Arrangement: Remote/Hybrid role with some travel required Type: Fulltime Temporary Assignment Your New Company An established organisation within the regional commercial sector is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to provide interim leadership across its finance function. This sixmonth assignment offers the opportunity to step into a handson, highly influential role supporting financial operations, compliance, and strategic reporting. Your New Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have full oversight of financial operations and play a key role in providing accurate reporting, governance, and team leadership. You will manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Administration, ensuring strong performance and effective financial controls. Key responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and oversee the finance team across AP, AR, payroll and administration. Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Manage the complete yearend process, including statutory accounts and audits. Maintain and improve financial systems, controls and processes. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and statutory obligations. Prepare BAS, FBT, income tax and associated compliance submissions. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling. Identify and implement efficiency and costreduction opportunities. Uphold confidentiality, WHS obligations, and strong riskmanagement practices. Travel to operational sites as required to support finance leadership duties. What Youll Need to Succeed Degree qualification with CPA (or equivalent) membership. 510 years experience in a senior commercial finance role. Strong technical accounting capability and advanced reconciliation skills. Demonstrated leadership capability with strong stakeholdermanagement skills. Experience within operational, distribution or agricultural settings (advantageous). Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Strong organisational, timemanagement and problemsolving abilities. Flexibility to meet deadlines and support operational requirements. A current drivers licence and willingness to travel. Who This Role Suits An experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager seeking a dynamic, handson temporary assignment. Candidates who enjoy working across varied operational environments. Sydneybased professionals seeking hybrid flexibility and able to attend two weeks of onsite training. Individuals who excel at improving processes and building structure within finance functions. What Youll Get in Return A sixmonth contract with the opportunity to make a meaningful operational impact. Hybrid flexibility for suitable candidates. Exposure to senior leadership and a supportive finance environment. The chance to lead, influence and drive positive change. If you think you could be suitable for this role, please apply now or send your up-to-date CV to mollie.wade@hays.com.au.2980186
