Financial Controller

Brisbane I $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annual I Full Time

Financial Controller

People2people are exclusively partnering a rapidly expanding SaaS scale-up business to appoint a Financial Controller.

We’re seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller to lead its finance function, strengthen governance and processes, and provide commercial insights that shape strategic decision‑making.

This newly created role suits an ambitious Financial Controller who thrives in a fast‑growth environment and wants genuine influence across an executive team.

The Role

Lead end‑to‑end financial reporting, month‑end close and consolidated accounts
Manage budgeting, forecasting and deliver financial modelling
Build KPI dashboards and deliver meaningful variance & performance analysis
Manage cashflow, treasury, working capital and finance operations
Drive process improvement, automation and systems optimisation (multiple project opportunities)
Lead and develop a small accounting team
Manage audit, tax and compliance across jurisdictions
Partner with the CEO and business leaders to support strategic decisions

About You

CA/CPA qualifications. Audit background preferable
Experience leading a finance function in a growing business. A SaaS industry profile is highly advantageous (Recurring Revenue Metrics analysis)
Advanced MS Excel and ERP skills
Commercial, analytical, structured and comfortable challenging assumptions

Why Apply?

Build scalable processes, systems and create a strong finance engine room
Partner with a highly impressive entrepreneurial leadership team
Opportunity to create genuine operational and commercial impact
Strong medium-term pathway to CFO in line with business growth trajectory

If this opportunity sounds like your next career move, submit an application or contact James Dalton/Ben Wheeler in confidence.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.