Financial Controller

9 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Waterco Limited Full time
Base pay range

A$180,000.00/yr - A$210,000.00/yr

About Waterco

About Waterco — Established in 1981 and headquartered in Sydney, Waterco (ASX:WAT) designs and manufactures solutions for healthy, safe water environments, including pool, spa, aquaculture, water treatment, and industrial water applications. With a presence in over 40 countries and major operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe, Waterco drives innovation in water and energy efficiency and is committed to sustainability and strong corporate values.

About the Role

As Group Financial Controller, you will steer the Sydney-based finance team and collaborate globally to ensure reporting integrity, robust controls, and successful strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with the CFO and Board, delivering on statutory reporting, financial insight, risk management, and transformation projects across the Waterco Group. This is an in-office role based at Rydalmere, working five days a week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a collaborative, high-performing finance team.
  • Oversee global month-end close processes, consolidations (IFRS/ASX), and group reporting.
  • Maintain and improve internal control frameworks and compliance programs.
  • Drive working capital efficiency, cashflow forecasting, and process improvement.
  • Prepare half-year and annual consolidated financial statements, managing statutory and regulatory compliance across all entities.
  • Manage external audits, tax, and treasury activities.
  • Provide commercial insights and business partnering with senior leaders.
  • Support M&A, digital transformation, and ESG reporting initiatives.
  • Act as a key contact for auditors, banks, and regulatory stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Significant post-qualification experience in a multinational corporate or large audit environment.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS essential).
  • Demonstrated experience in managing statutory audits, internal controls, and compliance.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across geographies.
  • Exposure to treasury, tax, and global operations preferred.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial transformation projects highly regarded.
  • Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability disclosures advantageous.
Why Waterco?
  • Senior leadership position in a respected, growing global organisation.
  • Dynamic, inclusive culture dedicated to innovation and professional growth.
  • Competitive remuneration and international exposure.
Next steps

Phone screens will be followed by one or two in-person interviews. Psychometric assessment will be conducted and two reference checks prior to any formal offer.

Please reach out to Daphne Lok, HR Manager, on 02 9898 8651 for a confidential chat.

*Note to agencies: This role is being managed in-house. We will reach out to you if we need support.


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