Financial Controller - APAC

Job title : Financial Controller - APAC
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Leigh Jones
Contact email : leighjones@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1713491
About the role
We’re partnering on a confidential search within the technology / SaaS sector for a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead the APAC finance function.
This is a key leadership role in a global, matrixed environment — offering a blend of financial control, commercial partnering, and transformation. You’ll take ownership of regional reporting and governance while playing a critical role in aligning local operations to a more mature, group-led finance model. The key
  • Lead all financial control, reporting, and compliance across APAC, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with global standards
  • Partner closely with regional leadership to provide insight, challenge, and support strategic decision-making
  • Drive finance transformation initiatives, embedding improved processes, controls, and ways of working within a matrix structure
  • Beyond this, you’ll oversee month-end, budgeting and forecasting cycles, manage tax and statutory obligations, and lead and develop a capable local team.
About you
  • CA / CPA qualified with strong financial control and reporting experience
  • Proven experience operating in a global or matrixed environment
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience within SaaS / technology or complex, multi-entity environments is highly regarded
  • Track record of leading teams through change and transformation
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad, high-impact regional role with genuine visibility and influence.

How to apply
To apply online click on the link, or email to leighjones@sharpandcarter.com.au