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Head of Finance

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Temporary

Industry:

Financial Controller

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Date Published:

17-Apr-2026

Job Description:

  • Initial 6 month contract with strong long term potential
  • Senior leadership role reporting directly to the CFO
  • Broad remit across reporting, controls, and team leadership
  • The company

    This established and growing organisation operates across multiple entities and jurisdictions, delivering essential services within a complex, project driven environment. Based in Brisbane inner city, the business is known for its operational depth, strong leadership team, and ongoing investment in systems and process improvement. This role offers the chance to step into a pivotal finance position with high visibility and genuine influence across the business.

    The Role

    Reporting to the CFO, this position leads the financial control function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and effective support to the wider business. You will play a key role in shaping finance processes while mentoring and developing a capable team.

    This role is initially offered as a 6 month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension or transition into a longer term or permanent position.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead month end and year end close across a multi entity structure
    • Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and external audit
    • Manage cashflow, treasury, and financial risk
    • Provide insights into financial performance, budgets, and trends
    • Drive process improvements across systems and reporting
    • Lead and develop a team across accounting and transactional finance

    About You

    • Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role
    • Strong technical expertise across financial reporting, controls, and compliance
    • Experience operating in complex or multi entity environments
    • Confident leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders
    • CA or CPA qualified with a hands on and proactive approach

    For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact me on sara.vanderheld@perigongroup.com.au or call (07)3854 3804.
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