Financial Controller

Varied and influential government financial controller role as 2IC to a well-regarded CFO

Your New CompanyOur client is a well-established national organisation operating within a complex government environment. With a strong focus on governance, accountability and public value, the organisation plays an important role in delivering services and outcomes that impact stakeholders across Australia. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is an opportunity to join a respected organisation where financial leadership and sound stewardship are highly valued.
Your New RoleAs Financial Controller, you will be responsible for leading the organisation's financial control, reporting and compliance functions, ensuring the integrity of financial information and maintaining a best-practice governance framework. Leading a team of finance professionals, you will oversee financial accounting, statutory reporting, audit management, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and core finance operations.Working closely with the CFO and executive stakeholders, you will provide insightful financial analysis, support strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes. This is a broad leadership role that combines hands-on financial controllership with strategic financial management.
What You'll Need to SucceedYou will be a CA or CPA qualified finance professional with a strong background in financial control, governance and technical accounting.Key requirements include:

Strong experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior financial reporting position. Deep understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements. Demonstrated experience managing statutory reporting, audit, compliance, budgeting and forecasting processes. Proven ability to establish and maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Candidates with financial controllership experience gained within government, regulatory bodies, statutory authorities or broader public sector organisations will be particularly well regarded. Experience supporting or leading finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations and process improvement projects, will also be viewed favourably.

What You'll Get in Return$160-180k + super, depending on experienceHigh level of flexibility, including 4 days WFHA senior leadership role reporting directly to the CFO.The opportunity to shape financial governance, reporting and operational excellence.Significant exposure to executive leadership and key decision-makers.A complex and intellectually stimulating environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact.The opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Lizzie Wragg at lizzie.wragg@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion about your career.
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