Financial Controller
Core
Operational anchor of the finance function, managing reporting, controls, cashflow, and multi-entity integration for a high-growth education group.
Role type
Senior Financial Controller (Scale-up)
Builds
Executive reporting packs, cashflow forecasts, audit-ready controls, and automated finance processes.
Domain
Education / Multi-entity Finance
Required skills
Financial control, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, internal controls, audit preparation, cashflow management, multi-entity consolidation, process automation, AI tools usage, stakeholder partnering
Preferred skills
ERP/BI implementation, SQL, Power BI, Python, Education sector experience
Technologies
ERP, BI, SQL, Power BI, Python, AI tools
Responsibilities
Own month-end and year-end close; Produce executive reporting packs with variance commentary; Lead audit preparation; Manage cashflow forecasts and working capital; Lead financial integration of new entities; Redesign finance processes with automation; Ensure compliance with AASB standards; Coach and develop the finance team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
