Financial Controller

Job Brief  

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to review, refine, and transform financial reporting and management accounting processes across a multi-site operation. This pivotal role will take ownership of strengthening monthly financial reporting, improving visibility across divisions and revenue streams, and aligning core accounting, ERP, and payroll systems to provide a clearer view of operational profitability. 

The successful remote professional will work closely with business owners and operational leaders to turn complex financial data into practical commercial insights, supporting informed decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning. 

Responsibilities 

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  Financial Reporting: Review and refine the existing chart of accounts, configure Xero tracking categories, and establish a reliable monthly reporting process covering Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and cash flow reporting. 

  
  

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  Management Reporting: Prepare concise monthly management reporting packs that provide clear visibility over revenue, margins, overheads, costs, and overall business performance. 

  
  

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  Cost Centre Management: Develop and implement a consistent cost-centre structure to provide accurate profitability reporting across individual sites, product groups, labour, and direct production costs. 

  
  

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  Systems Integration: Review and improve data flows between Xero, FeneVision and Tanda to ensure financial, operational, and payroll information is aligned and consistently reported. 

  
  

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  Profitability Analysis: Establish divisional and revenue-stream reporting frameworks to identify profitability by site, product group, labour category, and other key cost drivers. 

  
  

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  Management Dashboards: Develop practical dashboards and financial reporting tools that provide management with timely and meaningful performance insights. 

  
  

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  Budgeting & Forecasting: Design and implement an annual budgeting process and rolling forecasting framework, incorporating relevant financial and operational KPIs. 

  
  

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  Financial Modelling: Develop advanced financial models to support forward planning, scenario analysis, profitability reviews, and management decision-making. 

  
  

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  Month-End Processes: Establish clear and efficient month-end procedures, ensuring financial reporting is completed accurately and consistently within agreed timeframes. 

  
  

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  Process Documentation: Document financial processes, system mappings, reporting structures, and month-end procedures to reduce manual work and improve long-term consistency. 

  
  

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  Commercial Advisory: Work closely with business owners and operational managers to interpret financial results, identify opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to improve profitability. 

  
  

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  Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting structures, data integrity, and overall finance function efficiency. 

  
  

Requirements 

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  Extensive experience working as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or Fractional CFO within an established commercial environment. 

  
  

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  Proven experience within manufacturing, processing, distribution, or another operationally complex industry with a strong understanding of production cost structures. 

  
  

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  Demonstrated experience developing and improving management reporting frameworks across multiple sites, divisions, or revenue streams. 

  
  

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  Strong understanding of cost-centre accounting, product profitability, labour costing, overhead allocation, and divisional reporting. 

  
  

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  Proven experience integrating accounting, ERP, payroll, and timekeeping systems to improve financial reporting and data accuracy. 

  
  

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  Advanced management accounting and financial modelling capabilities. 

  
  

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  Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and financial analysis. 

  
  

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  Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. 

  
  

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  Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate financial results into practical recommendations. 

  
  

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  Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take ownership of financial deliverables, and drive significant process improvements. 

  
  

Software Proficiency 

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  Accounting Software – Xero 

  
  

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  Manufacturing ERP – FeneVision or equivalent manufacturing ERP systems 

  
  

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  Payroll & Timekeeping – Tanda or equivalent payroll and attendance platforms 

  
  

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  Financial Modelling & Reporting – Advanced Microsoft Excel 

  
  

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  Business Intelligence – Dashboard and business intelligence reporting tools 

  
  

Education 

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  Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. 

  
  

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  CPA or CA qualification is highly regarded. 

  
  

Personal Attributes 

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  Commercially minded with a strong focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and practical business outcomes. 

  
  

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  Highly analytical and methodical, with exceptional attention to detail when working with complex financial data. 

  
  

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  Strategic thinker who can connect financial information with broader operational and commercial objectives. 

  
  

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  Proactive and self-motivated, with the confidence to identify issues, recommend improvements, and drive change. 

  
  

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  Strong communicator who can build credibility with business owners and operational leaders. 

  
  

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  Solutions-focused with a practical approach to systems, processes, and financial challenges. 

  
  

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  Highly accountable and comfortable taking ownership of critical financial reporting and transformation projects. 

  
  

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  Adaptable and confident working across multiple systems, stakeholders, and business functions. 

  
  

Time Zone: Australian Business Hours 

Applicant Location: Must be located in the Philippines 

About Outdesk  

At Outdesk, our mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional talent in the Philippines and the dynamic business needs of our clients in Australia. We are committed to delivering bespoke recruitment and comprehensive employment solutions that foster long-term success for both our clients and staff. 

Employee Benefits  

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  Paid Leave  

  
  

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  13th Month Pay  

  
  

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  SSS  

  
  

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  Philhealth  

  
  

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  Pag-Ibig   

  
  

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  BIR  

  
  

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  HMO