Financial Controller

7 hours ago

Dandenong, Victoria, Australia f04117ac-1b83-441e-b04b-c27f860de8c5 Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Financial Controller – Dandenong

Salary: $120K–$150K + Super (skills and experience dependent)

Location: Dandenong

Industry: Manufacturing

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller with 8-10+ years' experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector, to join their collaborative team in Dandenong. Reporting directly to the Director, you will manage two direct reports, the Accounts Payable Administrator and the Chief Accountant.

Key Details

  • Flexible start times: 7:00am, 8:00am, or 9:00am, Monday to Friday
  • On-site parking available/ Immediate start
  • Small, supportive team environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting
  • Oversee payroll, employee benefits, and statutory compliance
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with the ATO and other statutory bodies
  • Manage internal controls and financial risk
  • Provide financial insights to support business decisions and growth
  • Supervise and develop a small finance team (Financial Accountant, Accounts Payable, Purchasing)
  • Support ERP systems (Pronto) and oversee IT/data security initiatives
  • Drive lean-focused business efficiency improvements across all processes
  • Company Secretarial duties, including reviewing commercial contracts and supporting board governance and statutory filings

Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with CPA/CA qualification
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in financial leadership roles
  • Experience in HR and administrative management is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of Australian tax, compliance, and corporate governance
  • Proven experience in payroll, administration, and team leadership
  • ERP system experience (Pronto preferred) and understanding of data security
  • Lean Champion mindset focused on value creation and business simplification
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Permanent right to work in Australia

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a global company with a strong local presence
  • Career development opportunities and exposure to international projects
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a hands-on leader looking for a stable role within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

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