Financial Controller

About the role

The Financial Controller will support the financial operations of a fast‑growing global SaaS business, working closely with the Director of Finance. The role provides exposure to strategic and operational finance while collaborating with external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Build annual budgets and ongoing forecasts; support month‑end processes and IFRS‑compliant consolidated reporting.
• Manage cash flow for the Fivecast group and oversee the Finance Officer handling accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Support financial modelling, scenario analysis, and preparation of income tax statements for Australia, the US, and Europe.
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements; maintain transfer pricing policy and sales incentive schemes.
• Prepare R&D Tax Incentive applications, support grant applications, maintain the Employee Share Option Plan, and review insurance policies.
• Lead the Management Accountant and Finance Officer, conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and develop team capabilities.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualified with relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Experience as a Financial Controller or senior accounting/finance management role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, tax, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Commercial mindset with ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision‑making.
• High analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Required skills

• IFRS reporting
• Advanced Excel
• Financial modelling
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash flow management
• Tax compliance
• Transfer pricing
• R&D Tax Incentive administration
• ESOP administration