Group Financial Controller

About the role

We are partnering with a high‑growth financial services business to add a Group Financial Controller to its Sydney finance leadership team. This senior position oversees financial control, group consolidation, statutory reporting and technical accounting across a complex multi‑entity environment, ensuring a robust control framework while supporting growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead group consolidation, statutory reporting and month‑end close processes.
• Oversee financial control, intercompany accounting and balance‑sheet governance.
• Manage external audit, annual financial statements and compliance obligations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on acquisitions, restructures and complex transactions.
• Drive process improvement, automation and reporting efficiencies across the finance function.
• Partner with senior leadership to deliver board reporting, cash‑flow insights and financial governance.

Required profile

• CA/CPA qualified with 10+ years of experience in financial control or technical accounting.
• Strong knowledge of AASB and IFRS, applied in a complex multi‑entity environment.
• Experience with acquisition accounting, business combinations or integration activities.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor finance teams.
• Hands‑on operator with strong attention to detail and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Required skills

• AASB (Australian Accounting Standards Board) reporting.
• IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) expertise.
• Group consolidation and multi‑entity financial reporting.
• Statutory reporting and audit coordination.
• Acquisition accounting and business combination accounting.