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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Financial Controller | $175kp-$195kp | Property & Construction

Job title : Finance Manager & ControllerLocation : Melbourne

  • Reputable Property Development & Construction group
  • Become a critical member of the leadership team in a growing company
  • Newly created role | $175kp – $195kp | 2IC to the CFO

The Opportunity

The Financial Controller will be responsible for many commercial matters including finance, risk and governance, process improvement opportunities and other commercial tasks. The company has grown considerably over the past two decades and has a pipeline of exciting projects underway in the immediate term. Unlike others in the field, they are in a very strong financial position and are a fully vertically integrated developer. 
  
As an integral member of the leadership team, the Financial Controller is actively involved in all material business decisions and will support the Chief Financial Officer in key strategic decision making.

The Challenge

Reporting into the CFO, the core responsibilities for this role will include:

  • Formulation and delivery of an annual finance strategy including planning and analysis, forecast revenue growth, cash flow and tax planning
  • Strategic liaison with key stakeholders including operations managers and other key executives 
  • Balance sheet and working capital management
  • Responsible for all financial reporting and the financial audit process
  • Accurate and timely delivery of management reports and other financial information
  • Developing and delivering performance measures (KPIs) for the finance function
  • Supporting the CFO in leading and directing the finance teams for the business by mentoring, performance managing and re allocating resources where appropriate
  • Actively identifying process improvement opportunities 

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • The appropriate finance skill set to be a Financial Controller
  • Industry experience in construction and property development or related sectors 
  • Naturally, you may have commenced your career in a mid-tier or large chartered firm and are CA qualified 
  • Candidates with property and construction clients in a professional services accounting environment seeking their first move to industry will also be considered
  • Management experience leading and motivating teams
  • Outstanding communication skill and demonstrated business partnering ability 

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Jimmy Carruthers for a confidential discussion on 0436 326 546.
 
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270