Financial Controller – International
Australiance
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Townsville • Australia
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About the role
- Develop and maintain financial reporting and management tools for local and regional management
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning
- Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and management commentary
- Coordinate monthly, semi-annual, and annual closings with external accounting partners
- Ensure accuracy of accounting entries and analytical allocations
- Partner with operational teams to identify cost optimisation opportunities and monitor corrective actions
- Oversee the administrative and financial operations of the Australian entity
- Improve financial systems and processes, including Xero
- Contribute to business modelling, development projects, and preparation of business plans
- Produce ad hoc financial analyses for senior management
Requirements
- Degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in audit, financial controlling, or a similar role
- Experience in an industrial and international environment is highly regarded
- Comfortable working in a small, hands-on and post-acquisition environment
- Strong analytical and organisational skills with a practical, business-focused mindset
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills, experience with Xero is a plus
- Fluent English required, French is a strong advantage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial reportingbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial planningcost optimisationbusiness modellingfinancial analysesadvanced ExcelXero
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganisational skillscommunication skillsbusiness-focused mindsetability to work with diverse stakeholders
Certifications
degree in financedegree in accountingdegree in business