Financial Controller – Manufacturing (Sydney)

About the role

We are seeking a Financial Controller to join a fast‑growing, private‑equity‑backed manufacturing business in Sydney. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead financial reporting, governance, tax compliance, treasury and control functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all financial reporting activities, including month‑end close, statutory, board and management reporting, consolidations and delivery of accurate financial information.
• Oversee tax and regulatory compliance obligations such as GST, BAS, FBT, income tax, payroll tax and statutory reporting.
• Drive financial governance, internal controls, risk management frameworks and external audit processes.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash‑flow forecasting, working‑capital optimisation, banking relationships and funding requirements.
• Own fixed‑asset, inventory and capital‑expenditure accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and robust controls across manufacturing operations.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while partnering with the CFO and senior leadership on strategic decisions and growth initiatives.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualified, preferably with Big 4 or reputable mid‑tier accounting training.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role.
• Strong technical accounting expertise across reporting, statutory compliance, tax, controls, governance and external audit.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or other inventory‑intensive environments is highly regarded.
• Commercially minded leader able to thrive in a high‑growth, private‑equity‑backed environment.

Required skills

• Advanced ERP systems experience.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $170‑180K + superannuation.
• Opportunity to influence business performance and build scalable finance processes.
• Dynamic, high‑growth environment with strong market position.