Financial Controller ( fixed term contract)
- Take ownership of the finance function during a period of growth and change.
- Provide accurate financial information to the CFO and management team.
- Manage and develop a small finance team while improving finance processes.
- Initial six month contract with possibility to extend or become permanent
- Take ownership over the finance function
- Work closely with a high calibre CFO
An established resources services business is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function during a period of growth and change. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will work with a lean finance team and play a key role in strengthening financial control, cash flow visibility and reporting.
About the Role:
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function and provide accurate, timely financial information to the CFO and broader management team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Ownership of month-end and management reporting
- Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- Supporting year-end and audit requirements
- Managing and developing a small finance team
- Providing financial information to management and external financiers
- Improving finance processes, invoicing and systems
- Partnering with operational stakeholders across the business
The business currently operates on Xero, with future systems improvements also being considered.
About You:
You will be an experienced Financial Controller who is comfortable getting into the detail. Ideally, you will bring:
- Strong financial accounting and reporting experience
- Hands-on cash flow and month-end capability
- Experience within a lean finance team
- Strong financial controls and process improvement experience
- Confidence working with senior and operational stakeholders
- CA or CPA qualification will be highly regarded
Experience within resources, mining services, oil and gas, engineering or another operational environment would be advantageous.
On Offer:
- $150,000 to $165,000 + superannuation
- Brisbane CBD location
- Initial six-month contract with extension and permanency potential
- Direct exposure to the CFO and wider business
- Opportunity to improve processes and systems
About the Company:
This is a growing Queensland resources services business with circa $60m revenue and approximately 130 employees.
Operating in a practical, fast-moving environment, the business is looking for an experienced finance leader who can provide stability while helping improve the function for the future.
How to Apply:
Please apply directly to this advert or contact Lucas Mehlhopt or Kelly Howard at C3Talent for a confidential discussion.
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