Financial Controller - Leading Industry Pay - Part-Time

We are an award-winning toy brand!

We're not your average brand. We're trailblazers for hands-on, playful, imaginative cardboard construction, inspiring today's kids to build a better tomorrow. Makedo is a series of cardboard construction tools that inspire children's imagination and creativity through making with upcycled cardboard. We’re passionate about spreading the ideals of upcycling and making do, and we recognise the universe of possibilities in the humble cardboard box.

Our Core Values

• Freedom of Expression
• Collaborative Creativity
• Adaptive Curiosity
• Thinking Outside the Box
• Balanced Approach

Why join our team?

We believe fostering a positive work environment is key to unlocking creativity and achieving greatness. Joining our team comes with exciting benefits, including:

• A vibrant, friendly and respectful work environment
• Career growth as we continue to expand
• Meaningful time spent as a team to strengthen our internal relationships
• Your ideas being valued and heard
• Celebrating your birthday with an extra floating day of leave
• Floating public holidays
• Working in a modern, light-filled office close to nature
• And more!

What does the role look like?

This part-time role is focused on maximising profits, accurately predicting financial trends, managing budgets, maintaining cash flow, handling daily account tasks, and offering strategic financial advice, all with professionalism and a touch of creativity. The role may have the ability to increase in hours as the business grows.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a thorough analysis of profit margins across various products or services.
• Developing accurate financial forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and business goals to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Creating and managing budgets in collaboration with department heads, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and prudent resource allocation.
• Monitoring cash flow, identifying potential cash gaps or surpluses, and implementing strategies to maintain healthy liquidity levels.
• Accurate and timely submission of the Business Activity Statement (BAS).
• Overseeing day-to-day accounting activities such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
• Evaluating insurance needs, procuring appropriate coverage, and managing insurance policies to mitigate risks and protect the company's assets.
• Generating timely and accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax laws and compliance in AUS, USA and EU, and reporting requirements, and staying abreast of any changes or updates in financial legislation.
• Collaborating with senior management to develop financial strategies aligned with business objectives, identifying opportunities for growth, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
• Providing financial insights and recommendations to senior management based on data analysis, industry knowledge, and financial expertise to support informed decision-making and drive business growth.

Enough about us. Let’s talk about you!

Our ideal candidate would possess a blend of financial expertise, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Our ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Qualifications in finance, accounting or similar related field are preferred.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Registered BAS agent.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, in particular the Xero accounting system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Strategic mindset with the capacity to identify opportunities for financial optimisation.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.
• Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and the ability to propose solutions.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you soon! Apply now, and we will contact you with the next steps.