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Financial Controller – 6-Month Contract
Sydney CBD | Professional Services | $180k–$200k + Super

A high-performing, PE-backed professional services business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a planned parental leave cover.

This is a true BAU FC role in a business that’s already in great shape — strong systems, stable team, clean structure. The brief: step in early, take ownership, and keep everything running smoothly.

The business

• Finance function recently built and now operating well
• Medium-sized, straightforward business but always a lot going on in terms of projects, transactions and improvements
• Professional services industry 

The role

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll own end-to-end operational finance, including:

• Month-end close (6-day close), management & Board reporting
• Financial control, statutory accounts and audit (Deloitte)
• Cash flow, working capital and key metrics
• Oversight of payroll, tax and compliance (prepared by the team)
• Clear identification and communication of financial risks
• Ad-hoc reporting for the CFO and Board
• Team management is a critical part of this role (3 direct reports, 12 total)

About you

• CA or CPA qualified
• Proven Financial Controller experience in a mid-sized, project-based or professional services business
• Strong audit, month-end and financial control background
• Comfortable with WIP / % of completion
• Calm, confident and collaborative — a steady pair of hands
• Effective manager and team leader, culture and team morale important
• Strong Excel; Deltek ERP experience a plus

Contract details

• 6-month FTC (full commitment required)
• Start late Feb ideally
• Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 WFH (Tuesday mandatory), CBD location

Apply now via the link or contact Dave Goldbach for a confidential discussion.