Financial Controller

Headland Technology is seeking to appoint a progressive and ambitious Financial Controller to support and enable Headland’s continued growth trajectory. This role is a fixed term of 8 months to cover Parental Leave. A career opportunity for a high calibre individual to use their commercial finance expertise in an exciting fast paced environment. You’ll thrive on the challenges of large-scale equipment importation, foreign currency and operational strategy whilst maintaining steady control and stewardship over profitability/balance sheet reporting and pay roll. As Financial Controller you will guide and influence the Departments continuous improvement initiatives built upon an advanced NetSuite ERP platform. This strategic role within the business will provide invaluable Business Partnering support (by way of data driven insights) across the whole organisation and will have direct and regular access to the company’s CEO and Board members. Key Responsibilities Oversee end-to-end accounting and financial operations across multi-entity structures. Prepare accurate monthly/quarterly management reports, annual financial statements and consolidated group reports. Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and scenario planning. Conduct P&L analysis, financial modelling, cost-control initiatives and margin optimisation. Manage BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG, payroll tax and all statutory compliance obligation. Leadership, Process Improvement & Team Management Lead, coach and supervise your team, including conducting regular progress reviews and developing plans for performance improvement. Implement and refine SOPs, workflows, financial controls and system improvements. Strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure financial accuracy across the Group. Partner with senior leadership to provide insights, identify risks and support decision-making. Provide strategic insights and financial guidance to support decision-making and organisational objectives. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across financial processes. The Ideal Candidate You’ll have experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS, AASB) and financial reporting standards. Significant experience (8+ years) in accounting, finance or commercial roles, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or Financial Controller capacity. Proven background in managing end-to-end financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes. Demonstrated capability in business partnering with operational teams and senior leadership to support strategy and performance. Experience leading or supporting systems improvements, process optimisation and financial controls. Experience with the NetSuite platform. What’s in it for you? Join Headland and the manufacturing industry in this exciting growth phase with unlimited growth and potential. Ongoing training and development and mentoring locally and internationally. A supportive team, family business environment. Career progression and competitive reward and recognition programs. The flexibility of a Fixed 8 month contract to cover parental leave. About Headland Headland Technology is a multi-generational family business, with over 70 years of success in the Australian and NZ marketplace, providing technology solutions to clients across multiple industries. In continuous growth mode, Headland has been recently creating unprecedented opportunities through an expansion of portfolio and territories. Headland Technology is an equal opportunity employer and a strong advocate who proudly celebrates diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr