Financial Controller

Job Description : FC PERTH AUSTRALIA Open to International candidates This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape financial processes and ensure robust compliance within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. You will play a key part in supporting both operational excellence and strategic growth, collaborating closely with senior leaders and external partners. The company is committed to fostering a sup portive culture that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional development. With flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation contributions, and comprehensive leave entitlements, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the resources industry. * Play a central role in financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement within a respected energy business. * Enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous superannuation contributions, and comprehensive paid leave benefits. * Join a collaborative team environment that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and long-term capability building. What you'll do: As Financial Controller, you will be entrusted with end-to-end responsibility for financial management activities that underpin the success of the business. Your day-to-day work will involve preparing detailed financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance across HSE/ESG domains, managing relationships with auditors and tax advisors, overseeing banking operations, supporting insurance placement and claims management, as well as contributing to group-level reporting. You will also play an active role in designing robust financial processes tailored to the unique needs of the energy sector. By representing the company on joint venture committees and collaborating across teams, your efforts will help build organisational capabilities for long-term success. Your ability to foster strong partnerships—both internally and externally—will be essential in delivering value while upholding safety standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. * Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while overseeing outsourced accounting service providers to ensure timely and high-quality outputs. * Coordinate Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) reporting requirements by liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed. * Assist with insurance compliance by working closely with brokers and internal teams to maintain appropriate coverage and manage claims or enquiries. * Support group-level financial reporting and budgeting activities in collaboration with the CFO and Group Finance Director. * Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing audit planning, delivery, and communication with joint venture representatives. * Assist with all tax matters including corporate tax, indirect taxes such as FBT and payroll tax, royalty obligations, and coordination with outsourced tax compliance firms. * Manage day-to-day transactional banking operations while monitoring cash flows to ensure liquidity and efficient investor distributions. * Support interactions with lenders regarding debt facilities to anticipate business needs and maintain effective internal processes. * Design and implement fit-for-purpose financial processes across the business to enhance operational efficiency. * Represent the organisation on joint venture committees and working groups as required. What you bring: To excel as Financial Controller in this organisation’s Perth office, you will bring extensive experience from senior finance positions within the resources or energy sectors—ideally including exposure to LNG operations. Your academic background will include a relevant degree along with CPA or CA qualifications. You will have demonstrated your ability to deliver accurate financial reports under tight deadlines while navigating complex regulatory environments. Your approach will be grounded in collaboration; you thrive when working alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds to achieve shared goals. You are adept at managing relationships with external service providers such as auditors or tax consultants—ensuring quality outcomes without confrontation. Your attention to detail ensures that all compliance obligations are met efficiently. Furthermore, your commitment to ongoing professional development means you stay informed about evolving industry standards so you can contribute valuable insights during periods of change. * Over ten years of relevant experience in finance roles within the resources or energy industry is highly desirable for this position. * A degree qualification in accounting or finance combined with CPA or CA accreditation is mandatory for consideration. * Demonstrated expertise in preparing complex financial reports for both internal management purposes and external regulatory requirements is essential. * Proven ability to coordinate HSE/ESG reporting activities while maintaining a focus on workplace safety obligations is important. * Experience managing professional service delivery from external providers such as auditors or outsourced accountants is required. * Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively within teams while building positive relationships with stakeholders are vital. * Excellent planning and time management abilities are necessary to ensure compliance with operational governance frameworks. * A track record of supporting tax compliance activities—including corporate tax, indirect taxes (FBT/PRRT/payroll), royalties—and engaging with third-party advisors is expected. * Familiarity with banking operations including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, investor distributions, debt facility support, and hedging policy compliance will be advantageous. * Commitment to continuous learning through maintaining an industry network and staying current on legislative changes impacting the energy transition is valued.

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