Senior Finance Manager & Financial Controller (FP&A | AU/UK)

Overview:
Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Finance Manager & Financial Controller (FP&A | AU/UK) to oversee multi-entity financial operations, month-end closing, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial compliance across Australian and UK entities. The role involves developing financial models, managing cash flow and currency exposure, optimizing SKU-level profitability, and improving reporting systems through automation, dashboards, and AI-powered tools. The ideal candidate is a CA, CPA, or ACCA-qualified finance professional with strong Xero and financial modelling expertise who can partner with senior leadership to drive financial performance and support strategic business decisions.
Schedule: Flexible during the client's business hours from Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sydney Time (With flexibility to cover AU and UK business hours)
Responsibilities:
Own month-end close, management reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls across all entities
Review and sign off outsourced accounting deliverables and maintain audit-ready records.
Prepare monthly management and Board reports, including P&L, budget vs. actuals, SKU margins, contribution, and cash position.
Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis
Build and maintain a 3-year three-way financial model covering P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Own the AU/UK 13-week cash flow forecast, payment runs, debt schedules, and AUD/GBP currency exposure
Manage key partner billing, receivables, statements, and finance processes for the UK distribution model
Support S&OP, pricing, landed costs, SKU economics, trade spend, and new product launches
Develop finance SOPs, improve processes, and integrate Xero and operational data into reliable reporting systems
Build dashboards and automation and use AI tools for analysis, reporting, checking, and workflow improvement
Ensure compliance with GST/BAS, VAT, payroll, WorkCover, and statutory requirements across relevant entities
Act as a finance business partner to Australian and UK leadership teams and provide commercially focused recommendations
Requirements:
6+ years of experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or FP&A roles (CA, CPA, or ACCA qualified)
Proven multi-entity experience managing month-end close and management reporting
Strong knowledge of cash flow, three-way modelling, COGS, landed costs, and SKU-level margins
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills and experience with Xero and multi-currency operations
Excellent English communication and confidence presenting financial information to senior stakeholders
Available to work across Australian and UK business hours
Desirable Qualifications:
FMCG, food & beverage, or consumer goods experience
AU/UK or other cross-border finance experience
Experience with lean and larger organisations
Experience managing outsourced/offshore accountants
Strong practical experience using AI in finance
Success Measures:
Timely month-end close and accurate management reporting
Weekly cash forecast maintained within ±10% accuracy
Three-way model operational and used for Board/funding decisions
SKU-level margin visibility established within 90 days
Costs controlled within budget and variances addressed promptly
Finance processes documented and manual reporting reduced
All compliance obligations completed accurately and on time
Independent Contractor Perks:
Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Note:
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