Financial Controller

1. Financial Strategy & Planning · Drive long-term business tax planning, structure management, and budgeting across multiple entities within the Group. · Partner with external tax advisors and legal counsel to design and implement tax-efficient intercompany structures. · Develop and manage the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across all Group entities, ensuring consistency in assumptions and consolidation methodology while accounting for entity-specific regulatory and reporting requirements (e.g. AFSL/ACL obligations). · Provide scenario-based financial modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making on new deals, acquisitions, and capital allocation across business divisions. · Monitor and report on cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning at both the entity and consolidated Group level, flagging funding gaps or surplus capital deployment opportunities ahead of time. · Support the Board and Investment Committee with financial planning input for due diligence on new transactions, including structuring recommendations from a tax and consolidated reporting perspective. 2. Financial Reporting & Compliance · Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. · Strong understanding of the financial services compliance framework, with the ability to interpret and implement compliance obligations relating to the ATO, ASIC and AUSTRAC; and/or experience in property development financial analysis, including but not limited to development feasibility modelling. · Oversee preparation and lodgement of BAS, PAYG, income tax returns and other regulatory filings. · Prepare Expected Credit Loss Model/Calculation, NAV Report, Right of use asset & Liability calculation and Cash need calculations and etc. · Communicate financial performance, business strategies, and outlook to shareholders, analysts, and rating agencies. · Familiar with GST Grouping, Tax Consolidation Group, Reduced Input Tax Credit and etc. 3. Budgeting & Forecasting · Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts. · Monitor actual performance against budget and report variances with commentary and recommendations. · Provide cash flow forecasting and working capital management. 4. Management & Internal Controls · Establish and maintain sound internal financial controls and procedures. · Maintain general ledger, chart of accounts and financial systems integrity. · Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close processes. 5. Payroll & Superannuation · Oversee payroll processing, payroll tax, superannuation contributions and employee entitlements. · Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act and relevant industrial instruments. 6. Audit & External Relations • Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents and advisors to facilitate audits and tax reviews. • Act as the primary point of contact for financial matters with external stakeholders including banks, regulators and professional service providers. 7. Strategic Financial Report • Support executive management with strategic advice on capital structure, investment decisions, and risk management. • Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business cases and funding proposals. • Assist in debt facility arrangement, covenant monitoring and reporting. 8. System & Process Improvement • Lead implementation of accounting software and process improvement initiatives. • Drive automation and efficiency in financial operations and reporting. 9. Team Leadership • Supervise finance staff, including training, performance reviews and delegation of tasks. • Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement within the finance function.