Financial Controller - PE backed AI/Technology
Allura Partners
7 days ago
On-site
01st May, 2026
Allura Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a PE backed Tech business on a search for a Financial Controller. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on building and improving. You'll modernise reporting frameworks, implement best-in-class controls and embed the financial rigour that PE investors demand.
Start/Scale-Up experience will be preferred*
The role:
- Oversee the full month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with relevant accounting standards (AASB/IFRS)
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts, board packs and variance analysis to senior leadership, providing clear commentary on business performance
- Assist the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to build bottom-up models and track performance against targets
- Manage cash flow, treasury functions and working capital to ensure adequate liquidity and optimal use of funds across the business
- Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency, data integrity & compliance
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to deliver insightful analysis, support decision-making and identify opportunities to improve margins and profitability
- Oversee statutory and tax compliance obligations including BAS, FBT, income tax provisions and coordination of the external audit process
- Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability
- CA/CPA qualified
- Ideally Big 4 or Mid-Tier trained
- Experience of working in a start/scale-up
- Advanced Excel
- Strong command of financial reporting under AASB/IFRS
- Experience with month-end close, consolidations and management reporting
- A hands-on mentality
- Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to boards and investors