Lead financial strategy and business performance as a Financial Controller for one of Australia's largest independent workplace solutions groups.
The Opportunity
Your expertise in financial leadership and commercial analysis will play a pivotal role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of the business. This is an opportunity to combine technical accounting excellence with commercial influence while strengthening controls and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Why join us
- Proudly Great Place to Work® certified
- Celebrate globally: Company trips (2025: Hong Kong, 2024: Thailand), Culture Champs, Year-end parties, leadership awards & more
- Grow with stability: 100+ in our 10-Year Club by 2025
- Dynamic talent network: 2,000+ across APAC and beyond
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews
- Comprehensive medical care for you and your family
- Generous paid leave because work-life balance matters
- Level up with LinkedIn Learning and tailored training
- Flexible work setup
Staff Testimonial
As a Financial Accountant, I manage reporting and forecasting that directly shape business decisions. It's rewarding to improve processes and see the impact of our work on the company's growth. . - Financial Accountant, ASW Philippines.
What You'll Do
- Lead the organization's financial reporting, governance, and control functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
- Manage month-end and year-end close activities, statutory reporting, external audits, and compliance with Australian financial and taxation requirements.
- Prepare executive and Board-level financial reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and commercial performance analysis.
- Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic business insights and recommendations that support operational performance.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital, payroll governance, rebate management, and financial risk management across the business.
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, reporting processes, internal controls, and automation initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and Administration Officer while fostering a collaborative, high-performing finance team.
- Support strategic projects, business planning, and cross-functional initiatives that strengthen organizational performance.
Key Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline; CPA is highly preferred.
- At least 5 years relevant experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, IFRS, statutory reporting, taxation, external audits, and financial compliance.
- Proven experience preparing management reports, Board reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and commercial financial analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience using ERP systems; exposure to Pronto is highly regarded.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, influence, and build strong relationships across executive and operational stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Work setup
- Manila (BGC, Taguig): Australian business hours (6:00 AM–3:00 PM PHT); full-time onsite during probationary period of 6 months, and transition to hybrid setup of 3x onsite and 2x Work-From-Home afterwards.
