Group Financial Controller

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparation of Accounts

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

2. Budgets, Forecasts and Financial Analysis

• Lead preparation of budgets, forecasts, and business plans (business plans developed by the ELT).
• Monitor performance against budgets, reporting variances with clear commentary.
• Support scenario modelling for business case preparation and investment decisions (e.g., new product launches, SaaS offerings, international expansion).
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts.

3. Financial Management & Controls

• Manage working capital effectively, with close oversight of receivables, payables, and cash balances.
• Proactively manage overheads and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Oversee fortnightly payroll preparation and supplier payments.
• Maintain and enhance the Group's internal control environment, including preparing a comprehensive Controls and Procedures Manual.
• Embed a risk management culture across the organisation, supporting management in identifying and mitigating risks.

4. Compliance & Taxation

• Oversee BAS, IAS, VAT, Payroll Tax, Workers' Compensation, FBT, and R&D Grant lodgements.
• Ensure compliance with global tax obligations, including transfer pricing and multi-jurisdictional reporting.
• Liaise with external advisers (auditors, tax advisers, brokers, bankers) to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.

5. Human Resources

• Provide advice and support to supervisors on HR matters, including contracts and job descriptions.
• Oversee new employee orientation and ensure HR policies and procedures are maintained.
• Support alignment of HR costs with budgets, including remuneration and benefits compliance.

6. Systems and Technology

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of upgraded financial and ERP systems, if required.
• Partner with IT to ensure integration with e-commerce, licensing, and subscription platforms.
• Provide training and reporting tools to empower decision-making across the business.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to drive efficiency.

7. Staff Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members across multiple geographies.
• Supervise and review finance staff performance, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote a change management culture, driving process efficiencies and automation.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to ensure finance supports the wider business effectively.

8. General

• Keep the COO and Board informed of progress against financial and operational milestones.
• Monitor industry developments to ensure the finance function reflects best practice.
• Undertake special projects or additional tasks aligned with qualifications and experience as directed by the COO and Board.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, with CPA/CA qualification.
• 7–10 years' post-qualification experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the software/SaaS or technology sector.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS/AASB, software revenue recognition, subscription models, and royalty accounting.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Hands-on ERP and reporting systems experience (e.g., Sage X3, SAP, or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-site and international teams.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to partner across the business.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements and systems upgrades.
• Strong risk awareness, governance, and compliance mindset.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to influence teams across geographies.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the finance function of a global software leader.
• Exposure to international operations and high-growth SaaS business models.
• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture.
• A flexible hybrid work environment.