Fractional Financial Controller - 19788

Our client, a group of established Australian trade and service businesses operating across construction, maintenance, and specialist coatings, is seeking a Fractional Financial Controller to support two entities.

With teams spanning field crews, project managers, sales, and administration, the businesses are undergoing a modernization of systems, reporting, and financial operations. This role is a critical hire to bring structure, visibility, and strategic financial oversight.

This is not a bookkeeping role—it is a hands-on, strategic finance position focused on reporting, forecasting, and process improvement.

The primary function of this role is to own financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, while improving systems, controls, and overall financial visibility across both businesses.

• Own month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs, including:

  • Profit & Loss

  • Balance Sheet

  • Cash Flow

  • KPI dashboards

  • Project profitability reporting

• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts

• Monitor project profitability and job costing

• Review margins and investigate variances

• Support Work In Progress (WIP) reporting

• Partner with project managers to provide financial insights

• Improve costing accuracy and operational reporting

• Analyze labor utilization and productivity

• Monitor and manage cash flow and working capital

• Oversee debtor reporting and collections

• Review supplier payment schedules

• Support inventory and stock reporting

• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and efficiency

• Help implement stronger procurement processes

• Improve financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks

• Support implementation and optimization of systems such as:

  • Xero

  • Simpro

  • ServiceM8

  • Reporting/dashboard tools

• Document finance processes and build SOPs

• Identify and implement automation opportunities

• Oversee compliance processes including BAS, payroll tax, and superannuation

• Liaise with external accountants and advisors

• Assist with annual financial statement preparation

• Ensure strong financial controls and governance practices

• Work directly with the Managing Director on strategic initiatives

• Support pricing and margin analysis

• Contribute to growth and acquisition initiatives

• Provide commercial recommendations based on financial insights

• 5+ years of experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Management Accountant role

• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax requirements

• Advanced experience with Xero

• Strong financial modeling, reporting, and forecasting skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience in:

  • Construction

  • Trades

  • Field services

  • Manufacturing

  • Project-based businesses

• Experience with Simpro and/or ServiceM8

• Experience supporting Australian SMEs

• CPA, CA, or equivalent certification

• Prior experience working remotely with Australian companies

• Contractor / Fractional engagement (supporting two businesses)

• Full-time workload (~40 hours/week total)

• Remote role with required overlap to Australian Eastern business hours

• Participation in weekly management meetings required

• Flexible schedule outside of core overlap hours

• Opportunity to build and shape a modern finance function across two growing businesses

• High-impact, strategic role working directly with leadership

• Exposure to multi-entity financial operations and project-based environments

• Ability to drive real improvements in reporting, profitability, and decision-making

• Finance professionals who think commercially, not just technically

• Individuals who enjoy building systems and improving processes

• Self-starters who take ownership and drive outcomes independently

• Strong communicators who can translate financials into actionable business insights

• Consistent, reliable monthly reporting delivered on time

• Implementation of accurate cash flow forecasting

• Improved visibility into project profitability and KPIs

• Strengthened financial controls and processes

• Enhanced decision-making through clear financial insights