At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function, prepare financial statements, and manage audits.
- Company: Join a global French industrial group with a strong presence in 40+ countries.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and direct access to leadership.
- Other info: Hybrid role based in Brisbane or Townsville with travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Design and own the finance function while making an immediate impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in finance, CPA or CA qualified, and comfortable with Xero.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 140000 $ per year.
The Opportunity
- We're recruiting a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for an Australian subsidiary of a globally listed French industrial group operating across 40+ countries.
They deliver high-value engineering and construction projects, with a growing pipeline and an upcoming statutory audit.
- This is a standalone, hands-on finance role.
You will be the most senior finance person on the ground in Australia, reporting directly to the APAC Regional CFO.
You own the full finance function, no playbook to inherit.
You build it yourself.
- Base location: Brisbane (hybrid, with fortnightly travel to Townsville) or Townsville directly.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing monthly and annual financial statements; managing year-end close with external accountants
- Leading annual budgets, 3-year forecasts, and monthly Group reporting submissions
- Running variance analysis and delivering clear financial commentary to MD and Regional CFO
- Overseeing cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital
- Coordinating the upcoming statutory audit and ensuring Australian compliance
- Driving the transition from Xero to a more robust ERP as the business grows
- Partnering with operations on cost control, project financials, and business plans
- What You'll Need
- 5+ years in financial control, FP&A, or audit/industry finance - ideally in a standalone or SME environment
- Strong experience preparing financial statements, managing audits, and owning month-end close
- CPA or CA qualified (or equivalent recognised in Australia)
- Confident with budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to senior leadership
- Comfortable with Xero; ERP transition experience is a strong plus
- Fluent English
- Based in Brisbane or Townsville, or willing to relocate; comfortable with fortnightly travel
- SME mindset of not needing a team around you to get things done
- Why This Role
- Direct access to leadership: report to the APAC Regional CFO, no layers in between
- Build something real: design and own the finance function from the ground up
- Immediate impact: upcoming statutory audit means day-one value from week one
- Career growth: as the company expands in Australia, this role grows with it providing natural path to broader regional leadership
- International platform: global group spanning APAC and the Middle East, with Group finance interactions in Paris
- Competitive salary: $100,000-$140,000 AUD depending on experience
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Finance Manager employer: Inautalent
Inautalent is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to shape the finance function in Australia from the ground up. With a hybrid work setup and the chance for direct leadership exposure, employees can expect a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. The company's commitment to expansion in Australia ensures that team members will be part of an exciting journey with ample opportunities for advancement.
