Credit Controller

The Company

• Join a well-established restaurants and catering business based in Sydney CBD.
• Be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where finance plays a key role in commercial decision-making.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support performance, profitability and continued growth across the business.
• This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic hospitality setting.

The Role

• Lead the finance function, overseeing day-to-day financial operations across the business.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management reports, board reporting packs and year-end financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes and maintenance of strong internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax obligations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide commercial insights on revenue, margins, labour costs and overall business performance.
• Drive process improvements across finance systems, reporting and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage payroll oversight, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger activities.
• Support audits and act as a key point of contact for external accountants, auditors and advisers.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance team members while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.

About You

• You are a proven Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior accounting professional with experience in a fast-moving environment.
• Prior experience in hospitality, restaurants, catering, retail or other multi-site consumer-facing businesses will be highly regarded.
• You have strong technical accounting knowledge and a track record of delivering accurate reporting and financial control.
• You bring a commercial mindset and enjoy partnering with stakeholders outside of finance.
• You are confident leading budgets, forecasts, cash flow and performance analysis.
• You are hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• You have strong systems skills and are confident improving processes and reporting capability.
• You are a clear communicator who can build trust with senior leaders and operational teams alike.
• Relevant accounting qualifications such as CA, CPA or equivalent are preferred.

Reference Number: 06800-0013442338

This is a hybrid position.

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