Financial Controller
Core
Lead the finance function, strengthen financial governance, and provide commercial insights to support business performance and decision-making.
Role type
Senior IC Financial Controller
Builds
Financial reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow plans, and internal control frameworks
Domain
Professional services / Legal / Accounting
Required skills
Financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, governance and compliance, team leadership, systems and process improvement, business partnering, audit coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in legal or professional services environment
Technologies
Australian accounting standards, taxation requirements, financial governance frameworks
Responsibilities
Oversee delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting and management accounting; Lead annual budgets, financial forecasts and performance monitoring; Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning and financial performance against budgets; Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards, taxation requirements and statutory obligations; Oversee trust accounting processes; Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary finance team; Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting frameworks and internal controls; Coordinate external audits and maintain relationships with auditors and stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC