Group Financial Controller

Harwell Consulting take pride in our expertise as recruitment leaders in the Accountancy & Finance and Construction sectors. We have forged strong partnerships with the most prominent organisations throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Our unwavering focus lies in finding exceptional talent and seamlessly placing individuals in key roles that drive success. At Harwell, we provide an individually tailored service that ensures your needs are always the priority.

The Company A well-established and growing healthcare services organisation, this business has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, disciplined governance and a consistent focus on quality outcomes. By investing in robust systems, capable leadership, and scalable infrastructure, the group has positioned itself as a reliable and respected operator within its sector.

With a clear commitment to continuous improvement and long-term sustainability, the organisation continues to strengthen its platform to support both its operating network and future growth ambitions, setting a high standard for performance within a regulated environment.

The Role Reporting into the Group Commercial Director, the Group Financial Controller will take end-to-end ownership of the Group’s financial control, reporting and compliance framework, while partnering closely with the Executive Management Team. The role oversees general ledger integrity, balance sheet, cash flow, statutory reporting, and financial planning, and leads the finance function to strengthen systems and controls in support of a growing, multi-site business.

Duties

Own the Group’s financial control, reporting, and compliance framework across a multi-entity, multi-site environment

Lead month-end and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely, accurate management reporting and balance sheet integrity

Oversee statutory reporting, year-end accounts, audits, and tax processes in partnership with external advisors

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, providing clear analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making

Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity, maintaining strong financial discipline and visibility

Oversee payroll, payroll tax, superannuation, and compliance with sector-specific professional award requirements

Strengthen financial systems, controls, policies, and processes to support scalability and operational discipline

Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems, and business intelligence tools (including Power BI)

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, setting clear standards for accountability, capability, and performance

Act as a trusted commercial partner to the Group Commercial Director, Owners, and Executive Management Team, providing practical, commercially focused financial insight

The Candidate

CA or CPA qualified, with experience in a senior financial control or group accounting role

End-to-end ownership of financial control, including general ledger, balance sheet, cash flow and statutory reporting

Proven delivery of month-end, management reporting, budgeting, and reforecasting processes

Strong technical accounting capability and experience managing audits and external advisors

Experience in a multi-entity and/or multi-site environment

Hands-on cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management experience

Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams

Commercially minded, with the ability to provide clear, practical insight to senior stakeholders

Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems; BI exposure (e.g. Power BI)

The Package

Competitive salary package aligned to seniority and experience

Exposure to owner and executive leadership

Fun engaging and diverse team culture with recognition of achievements

Interested? If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, please send your up-to-date CV tokatie@harwel.au

At Harwell Consulting, we specialise in finding and placing Financial/Management Accountants, Group Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, Business Analysts and CFO’s. If this role isn’t quite right but you’d like to discuss our other non-advertised roles, please get in touch!

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