Financial Controller

Our client is a well-established and successful Australian business operating within a capital-intensive, project-based environment. With a strong track record of sustainable growth, the organisation has built a reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects and investments.
 
The business operates through a complex corporate structure and maintains a strong focus on commercial performance, operational excellence and long-term value creation. With a substantial pipeline of future work and continued investment in growth initiatives, the organisation offers a stable and dynamic environment for finance professionals seeking broad exposure and long-term career opportunities.
 
HorizonOne have recruited for this organisation for over 15 years, and we know them to be a professional, high integrity business with a reputation for quality delivery.
 
The Opportunity

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller is a key member of the finance leadership team and works closely with executive leadership, senior management and governance committees to oversee the financial management of the organisation.
 
This is a hands-on operational leadership role with significant breadth and complexity. Leading a team of five finance professionals, you will be responsible for a wide range of technical accounting, reporting and compliance functions within a sophisticated corporate structure. The business operates multiple investment structures and stakeholder reporting frameworks, creating an engaging and commercially focused environment.
 
With continued growth planned across the organisation, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in enhancing systems, processes and reporting capabilities to support increased project volumes and operational scale.
 
The Role

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading all core financial accounting functions within a complex consolidated group structure and ensuring high-quality financial governance and reporting.
 
These responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation of management reporting, project and construction accounting, annual consolidated financial statements and statutory reporting requirements, while managing external audit processes
• Overseeing finance, payroll and business systems, identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Providing leadership and development support to a finance team spanning payroll, systems, project accounting, financial analysis and transactional finance functions
• Supporting executive leadership with strategic financial insights, business planning and long-term financial management initiatives
• Managing taxation compliance activities including income tax, BAS, FBT and payroll tax obligations, while liaising with external advisers on tax planning matters
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with executives, board members, investors, financiers, auditors and other key stakeholders

You are an experienced Financial Controller, or equivalent senior finance professional, with a strong background in medium to large-scale, capital-intensive organisations. Experience within property, construction or development environments will be highly regarded.
 
Alternatively, you may have gained Financial Controller experience within a complex group structure operating in project-based industries such as infrastructure, engineering, resources or energy.
 
You possess strong technical accounting capability, commercial acumen and proven leadership skills. You enjoy partnering with operational stakeholders, improving business processes and driving high-quality financial outcomes. Your communication style is pragmatic, proactive and solutions-focused.
 
This opportunity will suit an ambitious CA or CPA qualified professional seeking a hands-on leadership role within a growing and financially successful organisation.
 
Salary / Rate

• $160k – $200k total remuneration package plus incentives
• Modern CBD office environment
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
 
This role is available Exclusively through HorizonOne.
 
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alan Larby on 02 6108 4*** quoting ref no. 21670
 
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.