Financial Controller

Financial Controller Construction Focused Location : Sydney Hybrid 9-day fortnight Do you bring 7 years of finance leadership experience in the construction or fitout industry Are you ready to shape financial strategy lead cross-functional teams and influence executive decisions in a company that values flexibility people and purpose About Amicus At Amicus we create inspiring workspaces that make a positive impact on people organisations and the environment. We prioritise well-being growth and flexibility with hybrid working activity-based workspaces and a high-trust results-oriented culture. Were now looking for a Financial Controller to join our Sydney team and help guide our financial direction during an exciting phase of growth. About the role Reporting to the Managing Director youll collaborate closely with the executive team to lead financial strategy ensure compliance and drive commercial performance. Youll coordinate both local and offshore finance functions and support project teams with clear data-driven financial role oversees a finance team of three local and five offshore team members providing day-to-day leadership guidance and coordination. It requires strong people management skills stakeholder engagement and the ability to align team efforts with business objectives in a fast-paced project-driven environment. What Youll Bring to This Role Deep experience in the construction fitout or project-based sector with a strong grasp of WIP subcontractor management and the financial rhythms of project delivery. A talent for connecting numbers to strategy and translating financial data into clear actionable insights for project teams and senior leaders. Strong knowledge of Australian compliance requirements including BAS GST payroll tax and AASB standards. The ability to zoom out for strategic forecasting and zoom in on margin analysis and project-level detail. Proven experience working with offshore finance teams and driving alignment across time zones and business functions. What Youll Be Responsible For Leading financial strategy planning and internal controls to support growth and sustainability. Providing commercial insights and partnering with the MD and executive team on key decisions. Overseeing financial reporting compliance and regulatory obligations (AASB BAS GST payroll tax). Managing cash flow capital planning and project profitability including WIP and margin analysis. Driving process improvements automation and system efficiency using tools like Excel MYOB and Coordinating a finance team of 3 locally and 5 offshore ensuring alignment and performance. Coaching business leaders in financial literacy and promoting a high-performance accountable culture. About you 7 years experience in senior finance roles with proven success in the construction or fitout industry (essential). CA / CPA or equivalent qualified (or working towards it). Highly proficient in Excel; experience with MYOB and a plus. Clear communicator able to influence and educate non-financial stakeholders. Commercially minded with a proactive solutions-oriented approach. Experienced in working with offshore teams and cross-functional collaboration. Whats great about working at Amicus 9-day fortnight every second Friday off. Hybrid work 2 days in the office the rest from wherever works best. A culture driven by Teamwork Accountability and Positivity (TAP). Tailored learning and leadership development programs. A genuinely supportive team thats fun respectful and ambitious. What might not suit everyone Were a growing business; priorities can shift and we move fast. Youll need to be comfortable switching between strategic and tactical. We value feedback continuous improvement and accountability. This means regular check-ins and being open to learning. How to apply Click APPLY and follow the steps. If we see a great fit well be in touch for a meet-and-greet. Questions Contact Kate Branagan No agencies please. Amicus. Inspiring people and innovating spaces since 2005. Key Skills Accounting Software GAAP QuickBooks General Ledger Accounting Accounting IFRS Sage Regulatory Reporting Workers' Compensation Law Budgeting ERP Systems Financial Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr