Group Financial Controller

Job title : Group Financial Controller
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Adam Schofield
Contact email : aschofield@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1649651
Adaptalift Group is a privately owned, Australian industry leader in materials handling and fleet management solutions. Comprising Adaptalift Group Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries, Pacific Materials Handling and Adaptalift New Zealand, they’re renowned for delivering innovation, service excellence, and customised solutions to their customers across Australia and New Zealand. As they continue their growth journey, we are seeking a highly capable Group Financial Controller to join the team.

Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, this role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the financial integrity and performance of the group. You will manage all financial and management reporting, ensure compliance and governance, drive budget and forecast accuracy, lead cash flow and treasury operations, and partner with senior leaders to support commercial decision-making. Further responsibilities will include:
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management reports and board packs within strict timelines
  • Own the financial reporting cycle, including statutory accounts and audits
  • Develop and enhance internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Lead annual budget and forecast processes across all Group entities
  • Manage treasury operations, including cash flow planning, covenant reporting, and stakeholder engagement with banks and financiers.
  • Deliver robust financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, profitability improvement, and operational decision-making.
  • Support due diligence and financial analysis for potential business acquisitions.
  • Champion ERP improvements and ensure data integrity across systems (Baseplan).
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to the finance team.
Ideally having started your career in a chartered firm, you will have strong financial controllership experience that you’ve since gained within a medium to large scale industry environment. The ability to balance your detail-driven nature with the capacity to understand the bigger picture is critical. Your exceptional communication skills will compliment your talent for interpreting and articulating complex information to all organisational levels.
  
This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing and ambitious senior finance professional that thrives in a fast-paced culture.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Schofield at: aschofield@sharpandcarter.com.au

**Please note, any third party applications will be forwarded directly to Sharp & Carter for review**