Financial Controller

Allegro Energy is looking for a hands-on finance professional to join our growing business as our first Financial Controller. This is a four-day-per-week position.

Reporting to the CEO, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function and play an important role in developing the financial processes, systems and controls Allegro needs as the business grows.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow and compliance, while providing practical financial support and insight to the CEO and leadership team.

The role also offers exposure to government grants and R&D funding, financial modelling, capital raising and investor due diligence. It would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on and close to the detail, while looking for the opportunity to broaden their experience and take greater ownership of a finance function.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business
• preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and Board reporting
• coordinating month-end and year-end reporting, including statutory financial statements
• managing the annual external audit and working with external accountants and auditors
• leading annual budgeting and regular financial forecasting
• managing cash flow forecasts and monitoring working capital
• analysing financial performance and providing practical insights to support business decisions
• preparing financial models and analysis to support operational and commercial initiatives
• supporting project costing, pricing and commercial decision-making
• supporting capital raising and funding activities through financial information, modelling and due diligence
• managing the financial requirements of government grants and externally funded programs
• coordinating the R&D Tax Incentive process with external advisers
• overseeing taxation and statutory compliance requirements
• maintaining appropriate financial controls, policies and processes
• maintaining and improving Xero and associated finance systems
• identifying opportunities to streamline finance processes as the business grows
• working with leaders across the business to support financial understanding and budget accountability.

About you

You’ll be a qualified finance professional with solid foundations across financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and forecasting, and ready to take broad ownership within a growing business.

We’re looking for:

• CA or CPA qualification
• at least five years’ relevant finance experience, including experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or equivalent senior finance role
• experience within a small to medium-sized business, start-up or high-growth environment
• strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience
• experience with statutory compliance, taxation and external audits
• experience with government grants, funding acquittals and/or research funding programs
• advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Experience with Xero, the R&D Tax Incentive, finance systems and process improvement, or within technology, clean energy, engineering or advanced manufacturing would be highly regarded.

You’ll be proactive and hands-on, with sound commercial judgement and strong attention to detail. Just as importantly, you’ll be comfortable working in an evolving environment, taking ownership and building trusted relationships across the business.

About Allegro Energy

Allegro Energy is a Newcastle-based energy technology company developing battery energy storage solutions.

As an early-stage business, our environment is dynamic, collaborative and evolving, with the opportunity to contribute ideas and see the impact of your work.

As Allegro’s first Financial Controller, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance remit and help develop the processes and financial capability needed to support the next stage of the business.

Find out more about Allegro Energy (www.allegro.energy).

We respectfully request that no agency resumes are submitted. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.