Financial Controller

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Lead Finance, Build Structure & Influence Strategic Growth
The Opportunity

Highpoint Access & Rescue is looking for an accomplished, down-to-earth  Finance Controller who can strengthen the financial foundation of this growing specialist services business — and step confidently into a future CFO role. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who loves both numbers and people, and who can balance day-to-day financial accuracy with forward-thinking analysis and strategic insight.

If you have the financial expertise and commercial insight to add real value in a growing specialist services business, read on.

About the Business

Highpoint Access & Rescue is a Rockhampton-based business providing technical industrial services across Queensland — including rope access, confined space rescue, height safety systems, and industrial training.

Led by owners Rob and Liz Stringer, Highpoint is a values-led company with a strong reputation in safety and a deep sense of responsibility to their clients and team. The business is entering a growth phase, including the implementation of new systems, a developing leadership structure, and readiness for sustainable scaling. With strong growth ahead and several expansion opportunities in motion, Highpoint is building the next layer of leadership to support the future. 

*About You*

You're an experienced finance professional who enjoys meaningful, hands-on work, and you thrive in SMEs where you can shape processes, support people, and bring clarity to owners and teams. Your approach is calm, thoughtful, and practical, and you understand how finance drives operational success.

Your New Role

As the Finance Controller, you will strengthen and streamline the financial function across the business, ensuring robust compliance, clear reporting, reliable forecasting, and practical commercial insight. Working closely with the owners, you'll oversee key financial processes, improve systems, support growth initiatives, and mentor the Finance Assistant.

This role is designed to evolve, giving you the opportunity to progressively step into the CFO role as the business continues to scale.

What You'll Bring

• CPA, CA, or relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven experience in a similar role with responsibility for financial management, compliance, reporting, and management accounting.
• Background in SMEs or hands-on operational environments (industrial/technical services desirable)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for owners and operational teams
• High attention to detail, disciplined governance, and ability to manage competing priorities
• A grounded, practical and a collaborative working style.

Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Financial Compliance & Reporting

Purpose: Ensure strong financial integrity, accurate reporting, and robust compliance across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee statutory compliance, BAS, PAYG and regulatory reporting
• Maintain disciplined financial controls and governance
• Ensure accurate, timely monthly and quarterly reporting
• Oversee AP/AR processing, payroll compliance, and reconciliations
• Manage budgeting cycles and support cashflow planning
• Work with external accountants to deliver high-quality financial packs

2. Strategic Management & Analytics

Purpose: Provide financial insight and analysis that guides strategic decisions and supports future growth.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver forecasting, modelling, and long-term planning
• Analyse financial and operational data to support decision-making
• Contribute to acquisition analysis and due diligence
• Support planning for business expansion and capital decisions
• Prepare clear financial insights for leadership meetings

3. Operational & Systems Integration

Purpose: Strengthen the connection between finance and operations through improved systems and streamlined processes.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate financial workflows with operational delivery teams
• Support system improvements, including future ERP implementation
• Reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy
• Enhance financial visibility for project, production, and operations teams
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and admin team on cross-functional processes

4. Leadership, Team Development & Collaboration

Purpose: Build internal financial capability and support a strong, collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and upskill the Finance Assistant
• Provide clear leadership within the finance function
• Work closely with owners, operational leaders and admin staff
• Support uplift of financial literacy across the business
• Foster a culture of calm, clarity, and continuous improvement

5. Commercial & Business Support

Purpose: Strengthen commercial outcomes by ensuring the business has the financial insight it needs to operate profitably.

Responsibilities:

• Support pricing decisions, margin understanding, and job costing
• Assist with progress claims, WIP, and pipeline budgeting
• Provide commercial recommendations to improve financial outcomes
• Contribute to board reporting and financial discussions

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the right fit — and you're motivated by the opportunity to help shape the next stage of Highpoint's growth — we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

At LeverageMe, we work closely with business owners to understand their needs and ensure a transparent, thorough recruitment process. As a result, our clients trust us to make only the most aligned candidate recommendations.

To be considered for the next stage, please submit:

• Your up-to-date resume
• A tailored cover letter specific to this opportunity

Your cover letter is your chance to stand out — we value thoughtful, relevant applications over generic submissions.

Once submitted, you'll be asked to complete a short questionnaire. If shortlisted, you'll then be invited to progress through further online assessments.

We commit to contacting every candidate so you will know where your application is at. 

Should you require further information to complete your application please contact

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