APAC Senior Financial Controller

APAC Senior Controller

Hybrid - West Melbourne, VIC
Global Manufacturing | Broad Regional Scope | Genuine Leadership Role
Competitive senior leadership package + bonus

Are you a senior finance leader looking for a role where you can truly own the region, shape the finance agenda, and be part of a global organisation investing heavily in innovation and growth?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact APAC controllership role within a world-class manufacturing business. You'll work across multiple countries, partner closely with a global leadership team, and play a central role in transforming and strengthening the financial operations across the region.

Why This Role Is Different

Most controllership roles are boxed in.
This one isn't.

You will:

- Have a seat at the table with regional and global leaders.

- Influence how the business operates across APAC.

- Get exposure to global processes, compliance frameworks, and multi-country operations.

- Lead and uplift a team that spans Australia and Asia.

- Work in an environment where continuous improvement and operational excellence are genuinely part of the culture, not just buzzwords.

If you want scope, variety, and visibility - it's here.

The Opportunity

As the APAC Senior Controller, you will be responsible for the full controllership agenda across the region. This includes financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and shared services teams.

You’ll divide your time between:

- Leading the regional financial control function

- Strengthening compliance and governance

- Supporting manufacturing operations and cost control

- Driving transformation and better ways of working

- Coaching and developing your team across multiple locations

This is a hybrid role based in West Melbourne – close enough to the action on-site, but with flexibility built in.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the Regional Controllership Function

- Own financial accuracy, compliance, and month-end performance

- Oversee controls, accounting, and payroll governance across APAC

- Ensure compliance with local laws, global policy, and international accounting standards

Be Embedded in Operations

- Partner with plant leadership and supply chain teams

- Support cost accounting, inventory governance, and operational performance

- Provide insights that drive efficiency and better financial outcomes

Shape the Future of Finance

- Contribute to global and regional finance transformation initiatives

- Improve processes, systems, and controls

- Build capability and coach teams across multiple countries

Influence Senior Leadership

- Engage directly with local and global senior leaders

- Provide strategic advice and commercial insight

- Represent APAC finance in global forums

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

Experience

- 10+ years in financial control, accounting, or regulatory compliance

- Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operational environments

- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, SOX, and compliance frameworks

- Experience working within global or multi-country structures

- SAP or similar ERP knowledge is highly regarded

Leadership

- Ability to lead, develop, and empower teams

- Strong communication and influencing skills

- A hands‑on approach when needed – but also the ability to operate at a strategic level

Mindset

- Curious, improvement‑driven, and proactive

- Comfortable with complexity

- Able to balance detail with big‑picture thinking

What’s In It for You?

You’ll join a business that genuinely supports its people, offering:

- Hybrid and flexible working

- Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives

- Professional development and learning time

- Discounts on products

- A values‑led culture based on ownership, trust, and continuous improvement

This is an organisation where finance is respected, your voice matters, and your work has real regional impact.

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