Group Financial Controller

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Base pay range A$200,000.00/yr - A$250,000.00/yr

Founder & Director | Accounting & Finance Recruitment | Executive Search Overview

Salary:

$200,000 - $220,000 + Superannuation + Bonus

Location:

Sydney CBD

Flexibility:

This role is five days per week in the office with ‘common sense’ flexibility

Focus:

Corporate Reporting, Tax, Bank Governance

Growth:

Pathway from Financial Controller to Finance Director

Travel:

Light quarterly travel (National + New Zealand)

The Opportunity Join a leading hotel investor and developer operating a high-profile + high-value portfolio of assets internationally. With a significant presence in Australia and New Zealand, this role will play a crucial role in shaping financial strategy and ensuring the continued success of a fast-paced, ever-evolving organisation. This role is tailor-made for an experienced finance professional with a deep background in property investments, specifically hotel and hospitality assets, who is looking for a pathway to become a Finance Director.

Role Profile This is about more than just number crunching; it is about driving financial excellence and delivering strategic business outcomes. Leading a small, focused finance team, you will foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and through finance, work to uncover opportunities for business growth. Your remit will cover:

Corporate Reporting:

Take ownership of the monthly management accounts, financial reporting and cash flow forecasting

Taxation Leadership:

Manage tax compliance and planning, working with advisors to optimise tax outcomes and align financial strategies

Strategic Oversight:

Oversee treasury, risk management, budgeting, and ensure robust financial controls

Asset Management Support:

Partner with Asset Managers to review performance, cash flows, and balance sheets for property assets, and support acquisitions/ disposals through due diligence and financial modelling

Financial Modelling:

Develop detailed financial models to support development proposals, feasibility analyses, and valuations, providing actionable insights

Leadership:

Mentor and develop the finance team to enhance capabilities and drive success

This role involves some interstate and international travel, providing the opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders across borders. This will occur quarterly at most.

Successful Candidate Profile To excel in this role, you must have:

Property Investment Expertise:

Proven experience in property investments, specifically hotel investments and developments. I’m all for transferable skill sets; however, if you do not possess a deep background in the sector as per the client’s specific requirements, your application is unlikely to progress.

Big 4 Foundations:

Ideally started in a Big4 environment before progressing into group reporting within a commercial environment (ideally with a property asset manager, hotel developer or group function of a hotel operator)

Executive Presence:

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to command respect and influence senior leadership

Commercial Acumen:

A strategic mindset to navigate complex financial landscapes and influence business decisions

Resilience & Adaptability:

Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Relationship-Driven Approach:

The ability to build, maintain, and leverage professional relationships

Professional Qualifications:

CA/CPA qualification and a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or tax or

Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role in a progressive, globally connected hotel owner. If you possess the right expertise and are ready to apply your technical and strategic skills in a hotel-focused investment environment, we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply: For a confidential discussion, contact

Liam Hassell

at

(02) 9044 5825 .

Overseas Applications: Recruitment Labs can only consider candidates with full working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Please only apply in you already possess current and valid working rights for Australia.

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