Financial Controller

Overview

People are at the heart of what we do…

Frontline is a trusted and recognised brand across Australia and New Zealand with 30 years of experience. With 1.4 million candidates in our national database as well as 98,000+ clients. We are committed to a "Franchisee and People First" culture at the core of our business.

Backed by Express Employment International, a global leader in the staffing sector with presence in 5 countries and an annual turnover exceeding $4 billion dollars. You will be part of a head office team that works across Frontline as well as Express Employment Professionals and Express Healthcare Staffing in ANZ - all brands are well positioned for further growth and continued success.

About the position…

The Financial Controller plays a critical role in financial management and growth for the Groups brands.

This role acts as strategic finance and business partner to the leadership teams across multiple brands. Reporting & working closely to the CFO, you will help shape financial strategy and business decisions that directly drive commercial success. This role goes well beyond compliance and reporting - it's about using data-driven insights to influence decisions, identify growth opportunities, and proactively improve profitability across the group.

Responsibilities

- Act as a trusted financial advisor to all brand leaders and key business units, providing insights and support that drive informed commercial decisions.

- Translate complex financial data into strategic narratives and recommendations aligned to business goals.

- Lead analysis that uncovers profit improvement opportunities across revenue, pricing, cost structures, and operational efficiency.

- Develop business cases for new initiatives, product launches, and expansion opportunities across the franchise network.

- Own the group budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

- Deliver accurate and meaningful monthly reporting packs with commentary tailored to non-finance audiences.

- Present key financial and commercial insights to the CFO and leadership team regularly.

- Supervise all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner across both associates as well as head office and agency staff.

- Lead and develop a small finance team (including Management Accountants and Analysts), fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and commercial thinking.

- Build strong cross-functional relationships, particularly with Operations, Marketing, and Franchise Development.

- Ensure compliance with statutory laws and financial regulations

- Be a thought leader in technology, AI and Cyber security to provide input into new technology to support posture hardening, growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a proactive finance leader with the ability to partner with key stakeholders and senior leaders in the business. You will also possess strong analytical & problem-solving capability, with a flair for leading people.

- CA/CPA qualified with at least 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance, including a strong grounding in commercial finance and senior business partnering roles.

- Experience in a multi-brand, franchise or high-growth consumer business is highly desirable.

- Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset - you connect financial outcomes to business activity with ease.

- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues

- Proven ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders and influence decisions.

- Proactive, solution-focused and thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments.

- Passion for leadership and developing others.

- Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

What/'s in it for you…

You will be supported by a global leader in the staffing sector that has been in business for over 40 years and become a part of fun-loving team, officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work authority ANZ.

- $145K - $160K + Super + Bonus

- Great internal and external training opportunities

- Hybrid working set up - 4 days per week in our CBD head office, 1 WFH day per week

- Career development programs

- Team celebrations

This position is a unique opportunity to join a global leader in both recruitment and franchising with a goal to expand its footprint in Australia & New Zealand. Submit your interest to Grant Maloney,quoting ref number 213703 by selecting the APPLY NOW button.

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