Financial Controller

6 Months Temp to Perm
$85-+0/hr plus super
2 days work from home 3 days office

We are a leading essential services provider partnering with an established team, overseeing the design, construction, maintenance, and facilities management of throughout Sydney CBD and Inner City Suburbs. This area features a diverse range of assets, from historical treatment facilities to expansive pipeline networks and reservoirs.

About Us

This business has partnered a design, construction, maintenance, and facilities management services in Sydney's CBD and surrounding suburbs. This area includes a diverse range of assets, from historical treatment plants to extensive pipeline networks and reservoirs.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Financial Controller to join our team on a temp to perm basis. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end finance function, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial accounting and reporting across the business. You will lead a team of four qualified accountants and report directly to the Finance Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the entire end-to-end finance function.
Manage financial accounting, including month-end reporting and reconciliations.
Prepare and present financial reports, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the business.
Lead and mentor a team of four direct reports, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial objectives with business goals.

About You:

Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller, ideally within an independent business overseeing the full finance function.
Strong background in financial accounting and reporting.
Experience in financial analysis and providing insights to support business decisions.
Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of qualified accountants.
CPA or CA qualification is essential.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering essential services to the community.
Temp to perm opportunity with career progression within a leading utility company.

Operating for over 1+ years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment are your award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. We are the 2026 Outstanding Large Agency, 2026 Excellence in Candidate Care and 2026 Excellence in Client Service RCSA Award winners. We mitigate our carbon emissions by measuring them and planting the equivalent in trees.

At people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment, everyone is welcome and as an inclusive workforce, we encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.