Financial Controller - International Industrial Group

About our Client

• Our client is part of an international industrial group specialising in explosives, blasting solutions, and technical services for the mining, quarrying, and civil works sectors
• In Australia, the business operates from Townsville following the acquisition of a local services and trading company active in blasting engineering, training, and specialised products

About the Role

As the Australian operations continue to structure and develop, our client is looking to appoint an Administrative and Financial Manager to strengthen local finance and controlling. Reporting to the Area CFO for the Middle East and Asia Pacific region, this is a hands-on role within a small local team. You will work closely with regional finance teams, local management, and external accounting partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial reporting and management tools for local and regional management
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning
• Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and management commentary
• Coordinate monthly, semi-annual, and annual closings with external accounting partners
• Ensure accuracy of accounting entries and analytical allocations
• Partner with operational teams to identify cost optimisation opportunities and monitor corrective actions
• Oversee the administrative and financial operations of the Australian entity
• Improve financial systems and processes, including Xero
• Contribute to business modelling, development projects, and preparation of business plans
• Produce ad hoc financial analyses for senior management

More information

• Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia (relocation required)
• Contract: Initial fixed-term contract of approximately 6 months, with potential extension
• Working model: Hybrid working options available
• Start: ASAP
• Eligibility: Candidates must already be based in Australia and have the right to work

Requirements

• Degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in audit, financial controlling, or a similar role
• Experience in an industrial and international environment is highly regarded
• Comfortable working in a small, hands-on and post-acquisition environment
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with a practical, business-focused mindset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with Xero is a plus
• Fluent English required, French is a strong advantage