FI - Financial Controller, Australia

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Professional Services • Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead controllership for a cluster of entities, ensuring accurate management reporting, balance sheet integrity, statutory compliance, audit completion, and tax submissions. Oversee closing activities, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting improvements with shared services. Manage and develop finance accountants while partnering across the business to improve processes and maintain high standards of financial control.
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Mission

Lead the Controllership function for a cluster of entities or an entity, ensuring accurate management reporting, a clean balance sheet, and compliance with external financial requirements. Partner with shared services to deliver efficient processes, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in reporting and compliance.

 

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, working capital) with high accuracy.

  • Support closing activities and validate variances in sales, costs, and inventory.

  • Partner with shared services to improve and streamline reporting processes.

  • Review and sign off balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of aged items.

  • Ensure timely completion of management audits at entity level.

  • Review and finalize statutory accounts and income tax returns prepared by shared services.

  • Lead external audits and oversee indirect tax submissions to ensure compliance.

  • Manage, mentor, and develop cluster finance accountants, building a culture of accountability and high performance

     

Requirements

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred

  • Experience : 7+ years’ experience in controllership, accounting, or finance operations within multinational environments. Previous experience of working with off shore Shared Service team is desirable.

  • Competencies

    • Collaborates with impact

    • Applies Business Data & Insights

    • Drive Success

    • Embraces change

  • Skills

    • Accounting Principles & Standards
    • Audit Testing
    • Business Partnership
    • Change Management
    • Documentation & Records Management
    • Information Systems Management
    • Financial Accounting
    • Financial Reporting
    • General Ledger Accounting
    • Reconciliation Management

 

Fluent in English; an additional European language is a plus

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in controllership, accounting, or finance operations
  • Experience working within multinational environments
  • Fluent English
  • Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA
  • Experience working with offshore shared service teams
  • Additional European language
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The Company
HQ: Sézanne
5,800 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Calderys is a leading global provider for industries operating in high-temperature conditions, specializing in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products.

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