Financial Controller

About DBG Health

DBG Health is a leading Melbourne-based health, wellness, and beauty company with over 1,500 professionals dedicated to making wellbeing accessible to all. Our diverse portfolio includes Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, VidaCorp Consumer Brands, Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group, Axe Health Services and MyDNA. We are guided by our PACT values—Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity—and foster a high-performing, values-led culture where people grow, support each other, and go above and beyond for our customers.

DBG Health is Defined by Good, because helping people feel better isn't just our purpose, it's our responsibility.

About the Role

As Financial Controller at DBG Health, you'll lead a talented finance team while working closely with senior management to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role oversees end-to-end accounting processes, payroll, and IT support, maintaining the integrity of the Group's general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls. You'll shape finance systems and processes, drive continuous improvement, and provide technical accounting expertise to support strategic business decisions. With direct leadership over multiple finance and operational functions, you'll foster a collaborative, high-performance culture and mentor your team to achieve their best. This role is based in our Cremorne office and offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving, purpose-driven organisation committed to improving health and wellbeing for all.

Role & Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Coordinate monthly internal and external financial reporting, deliver P&L, monthly accruals, reconciliations, oversee GST, payroll reporting, state revenue obligations, and manage year-end reporting and audit activities.
• Finance Operations & Process Improvement: Oversee finance systems from transaction source to general ledger; design, implement, and review finance policies and procedures; model financial implications of business changes; identify and implement process efficiencies and automation; monitor and forecast short-term cash; manage annual insurance renewals.
• Technical Accounting Support: Provide advice on complex technical accounting issues; ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; engage external experts as needed.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor finance, payroll, and IT teams; set goals and KPIs; provide coaching and development; foster a collaborative culture.
• Payroll & IT Oversight: Ensure accurate payroll processing; oversee IT support and infrastructure management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; act as a business partner to management with financial insights.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a senior management accounting or financial role within a complex organisation.
• 3–5 years' experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Advanced expertise in accounting, financial management, tax, and commercial analysis; experience with process improvements and efficiencies across finance operations.
• Strong experience with large ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Business Central and Power BI desirable.
• Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with GST, FBT, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear commercial insights for decision-making; strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Forms).

Benefits & Perks

Exclusive discounts on consumer health, wellness and beauty products; free membership to 28 by Sam Wood; generous parental leave; access discounted private health insurance; supportive, values-driven culture; autonomy to drive your own success; convenient head office location near public transport, cafes and restaurants; opportunities to grow across all DBG Health divisions; option to purchase additional leave; novated leasing options.

Divisions & Opportunities

Opportunity to grow your career across DBG Health divisions: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, VidaCorp Consumer Goods, Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group, and Axe Health Services.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Retail Health and Personal Care Products

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace representative of the communities we work and live in.

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