Financial Controller

Are you an experienced Financial Controller? 

Do you have experience in developing, implementing and managing an assortment of accounting related tasks to ensure financial compliance while supporting the business during a phase of intense growth? 

You’ll have proven experience with: 

• Financial Controlling roles within the manufacturing industry 
• Leadership of a Finance department with remote staff 
• Building and developing a positive and proactive work culture 
• Collaborating with the wider organisation and to support and bring insight for strategic decision making 

About Us

MASPRO is an Australian owned and operated engineering company that focuses on improving product design and the manufacturing of high quality drill parts to improve product life and performance equal to, or better than, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) in the hard rock mining industry.

At MASPRO our parts are re-designed to prevent recurring issues and manufactured right here in Australia to meet local specifications. With OEM parts produced globally, there isn’t the same opportunity to make modifications for local applications or conditions.

All of our parts for underground and surface applications are engineered for safety, reliability and productivity to improve efficiency and performance in mining operations.

About the Role  

The Financial Controller is essential for providing accurate and timely management reports and will lead a small team, reporting directly to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, facilitating a productive relationship with the CEO, and will be adept at offering actionable insights from financial data, not just reporting it. 

In our manufacturing environment, cost accounting is vital for tracking production costs, valuing inventory, and analysing variances. The Financial Controller will incorporate these insights into financial management and planning, aiding in budgeting, pricing decisions, and performance measurement. Collaboration with colleagues at all levels and locations is crucial to ensure accurate reporting, effective cost control, and strategic decision-making. 

More specifically, you will: 

• Manage the delivery of month end within the reporting cadence and prepare management reports. 
• Management of team across all aspects of transactional finance activities including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General ledger and Payroll. 
• Ensure monthly reconciliations are performed as required to ensure accuracy and compliance with high quality accounting and regulatory standards  
• Funding Requirements, Working Capital and 13-week Cashflow management and reporting. 
• Compliance with all statutory requirements including taxation obligations. 
• Apply managerial accounting techniques including cost accounting and allocation methods, establish such as activity-based costing and standard costing, to accurately track and allocate production costs. Manage Cost of Goods Manufactured and Cost of Goods Schedules. 
• Establish and drive robust internal processes and controls to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data. Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and mitigate financial risks. 
• Proactively collaborate cross functionally to raise the understanding and awareness of finance metrics and the levers to drive improvement including expense management. 
• Coordinate the budget/forecast process, preparation of analysis and reports to guide strategic planning. Manage against budget. 

About You  

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate the following experience, competencies and skills: 

• Qualifications commensurate with role requirements: Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics. 
• Five or more years of experience in a finance role in an intensive manufacturing organisation. 
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills, and disciplined execution of projects. 
• Network building with other subject matter experts. 
• Collaborative team player with positive agile mindset and can-do attitude. 
• Integrity and transparency in all activities and a demonstration of MASPRO’s core values. 
• Positive supporter of strategic and creative ideas as presented by the management team. 
• Appetite for continued learning, personal and career development. 
• Focus and attention to detail. 
• Strong desire to build success and develop people around you to be better than yourself.  

What We Offer 

• Join an industry-leading Australian manufacturer that values its people, collaborates with its customers and produces world class products. 
• Enjoy a fantastic workplace culture as part of our team of 100 across Australia 
• Competitive salary and benefits package and professional development opportunities. 
• Enjoy a culture of confidence, trust and potential for flexibility in work arrangements. 
• Potential for career development in a financially strong organisation demonstrating sustained growth. 
• Employee Assistance Program.  

How to apply 

Please attach your resume and a cover letter, addressing the selection criteria below: 

• Reporting cadence: Can you provide examples of how you have improved the efficiency and timeliness of monthly reporting whilst maintaining accuracy and compliance. 
• Growth and scaling up: Outline your experience with an organisation that was required to scale up. What measures did you take to help ensure that this was executed and financially sustainable.  
• Management Accounting: Provide examples of where you’ve applied Cost Accounting and Allocation Methods in a manufacturing environment. 

Employer Questions  

Your application will include responses to the following questions: 

• Which of the following best describes your rights to work in Australia? 
• Do you have a current, valid Australian Driver’s licence? 
• How many years' experience do you have as a Financial Controller in an manufacturing organisation  
• Do you hold qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics? 

For more information about this role:

https://www.maspro.com.au/career-join-maspro-engineering/