Financial Controller

Job title : Financial Controller
Location : Parramatta
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Sarah Fitzgerald
Job reference : 1679650
The Company
A major Australian distribution and wholesale group is seeking an experienced and technically strong Financial Controller to lead the finance function for one of its largest operating divisions. With more than 300 retail partners nationally and revenue in the multi-billions, this is a critical leadership role responsible for the accuracy, financial discipline and integrity of divisional reporting across their national network. 

The Role
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in hands-on environments and brings deep technical accounting capability, strong systems thinking, and experience in high-volume, multi-site businesses. You will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to ensure financial accuracy, operational rigour and continuous improvement across the division.

Key Responsibilities 
  • Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate reporting to all Profit Centre Managers.
  • Lead balance sheet integrity, sub-ledger reviews and fixed asset compliance.
  • Coordinate year-end close, external audit requests and annual FBT processes.
  • Manage preparation of income tax schedules and submissions to Group Finance.
  • Drive improvements in reporting, financial workflows and internal controls.
  • Lead, develop and coach the financial accounting and AP team. 
  • Drive a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across both operational and group functions.
About You
This is a hands-on, detail-oriented financial control role that requires exceptional technical grounding, the ability to work in the ledger and capability to uplift processes and systems in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will bring:
  • Strong technical accounting foundation (CA/CPA).
  • Deep debits/credits understanding and comfort working at ledger level
  • ERP or systems implementation/upgrade experience.
  • High proficiency in Excel.
  • Ability to lead teams in complex, high volume, decentralised or multi-site environments
  • Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving capability.
Whats on Offer
  • Lead the divisional finance function for a major national organisation.
  • Highly stable, privately owned group with strong profitability and growth via acquisitions.
  • Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Real opportunity to influence systems, processes and future capability uplift.
  • Attractive package with participation in a generous profit share scheme.
Apply Today If you are a technically strong Financial Controller seeking a hands-on leadership role in a large, complex commercial environment, we encourage you to submit your CV for a confidential discussion.