Financial Controller – Manufacturing (Sydney)

About the role

This senior finance position reports directly to the CFO of a fast‑growing, private‑equity backed manufacturing business in Sydney. The role combines hands‑on financial reporting, governance, tax compliance, treasury and control responsibilities, offering the chance to shape financial performance while building scalable processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all financial reporting activities, including month‑end close, statutory, board and management reporting, and consolidations.
• Oversee tax and regulatory compliance obligations such as GST, BAS, FBT, income tax, payroll tax and statutory reporting.
• Develop and maintain best‑practice financial governance, internal controls, risk‑management frameworks and external audit processes.
• Manage treasury functions, 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 senior leadership on strategic decisions and growth initiatives.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualified, ideally 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 comfortable in a high‑growth, private‑equity environment.

Required skills

• Advanced experience with ERP systems and a proven track record of improving finance processes, controls and reporting capability.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $170‑180 K plus superannuation.
• Opportunity to influence a rapidly expanding business and develop scalable finance functions.
• Supportive leadership team and clear pathways for professional growth.