Financial Controller – SaaS/Technology

4 days ago

Glebe New South Wales, Australia Wilcom International Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparation of Accounts

  • Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports.
  • Prepare statutory accounts for the Group and subsidiaries in accordance with IFRS/AASB.
  • Provide clear, relevant financial information to support strategic decision-making.
  • Coordinate the annual audit process and manage relationships with external auditors.

2. Budgets, Forecasts and Financial Analysis

  • Lead preparation of budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
  • Monitor performance against budgets, reporting key variances with commentary.
  • Support scenario modelling for business cases and investment decisions (e.g., new products, SaaS expansion, international growth).
  • Manage cash flow forecasting and analysis.

3. Financial Management and Controls

  • Oversee daily financial operations including receivables, payables, and cash management.
  • Oversee fortnightly payroll preparation and supplier payments.
  • Identify cost efficiencies and ensure strong working capital management.
  • Strengthen the internal control environment and maintain the Finance Policies & Procedures Manual.
  • Promote a proactive risk management culture.

4. Compliance and Taxation

  • Oversee BAS, IAS, VAT, Payroll Tax, FBT, Workers' Compensation, and R&D claims.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international tax obligations, including transfer pricing.
  • Liaise with external advisers to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.

5. Human Resources

  • Provide guidance on employment contracts, remuneration, and job descriptions.
  • Oversee HR policy maintenance and alignment of HR costs with budgets.

6. Systems and Technology

  • Lead system improvements and ensure integration between finance, ERP, and e-commerce platforms.
  • Develop reporting tools and dashboards to support better decision-making.
  • Identify and implement process and workflow enhancements.

7. Staff Leadership

  • Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members across geographies.
  • Encourage accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive efficiency and automation through change management initiatives.

8. General

  • Keep the COO and Board informed of key financial and operational performance metrics.
  • Stay current with industry and accounting developments.
  • Undertake special projects as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA/CA qualification.
  • 5+ years' experience in a Financial Controller role, ideally within software, SaaS, or technology.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS/AASB, subscription and software revenue models, and royalty accounting.
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and reporting systems (Sage X3, SAP, or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team across multiple locations.

Key Competencies

  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical mindset.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • Proven ability to implement process improvements and streamline operations.
  • Collaborative leadership style with global awareness.

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