Financial Controller – Part-Time

Hunt St

Part-time Financial Controller owning finance systems, reporting, payroll, and compliance for an Australian health and wellness business. Implementing Xero and advising executives on growth and strategy.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 A$1,000 - A$1,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with Australian accounting standards. Proficient in implementing financial systems like Xero and providing strategic financial advice to support business growth.

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Financial ManagementXero ImplementationAustralian Accounting StandardsBudgeting And ForecastingFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCash Flow ManagementFinancial ModellingPayroll OversightGeneral Ledger AccuracyProcess ImprovementCompliance ManagementReconciliationStrategic Financial AdviceBusiness Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationIndependent OperationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

XeroMYOBMicrosoft ExcelPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACA

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAllied HealthWellnessNot-For-ProfitSMEsMulti-Site Organisations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the organisation's day-to-day financial management and reporting functions
Prepare and review monthly management reports, financial statements, and executive reporting packs
Provide strategic financial advice and recommendations to support business growth and executive decision-making
Establish and implement Xero, including designing accounting processes and financial controls
Own payroll oversight, compliance, and financial governance across the organisation
Build and improve finance systems, workflows, and internal processes for scalability
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Monitor financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and relevant financial regulations
Review reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and month-end close processes
Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks
Support external accountants, auditors, and regulatory reporting requirements
Analyse business performance, profitability, and financial trends
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiencies
Support business planning, financial modelling, and strategic decision-making
Provide guidance and oversight to bookkeeping or finance support staff where required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience working specifically as a Financial Controller for an Australian business
Proven end-to-end responsibility for the finance function within an Australian business
Demonstrated experience implementing Xero and establishing accounting systems and financial processes from the ground up
Extensive experience managing payroll oversight and Australian payroll compliance
Experience advising business owners or executive leadership teams
Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management
Experience using Xero, MYOB, or similar cloud-based accounting platforms
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability
Experience implementing finance systems or process improvements
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to operate independently while collaborating with senior stakeholders
CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification highly preferred
Experience in healthcare, allied health, wellness, or not-for-profit organisations is nice to have
Experience supporting growing SMEs or multi-site organisations is nice to have
Familiarity with Power BI or financial reporting dashboards is nice to have
Experience mentoring finance team members is nice to have
Availability for meetings and collaboration during core AEST or PHT business hours
Disclosure of existing ongoing roles or client work
LinkedIn profile must reflect this engagement as 'Independent Contractor' if not employed via EOR

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work from home
Flexible schedule as an independent contractor
Opportunity to work with an Australian health and wellness business
Engagement may be arranged through an Employer of Record (EOR) depending on client preferences and legal structure