Interim Financial Controller / CFO

About the role

The Electrical Co. Australia is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller / CFO to step into the business and take immediate ownership of the finance function while providing strong commercial and strategic support to the CEO. This is a senior, hands-on finance role for a professional who can quickly understand the business, provide financial leadership and work closely with management to improve financial discipline, reporting and commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of management reporting, cash flow, budgeting and forecasting
• Maintain and improve the existing three-way financial forecast
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and approval processes
• Review financial and operational performance, including margins, productivity and capacity
• Provide commercial analysis and decision support directly to the CEO
• Take ownership of reporting and analytical tools already developed
• Drive implementation and adoption of improved finance processes and systems
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cash flow
• Support management with commercial planning and business performance
• Provide leadership and oversight to the existing finance function

About you

• Experienced Financial Controller, CFO or Head of Finance
• CA/CPA qualified (preferred)
• Strong background in privately owned or small to mid-sized businesses
• Experience in field services, contracting, utilities, infrastructure or another operationally driven environment (highly regarded)
• Commercial, pragmatic and hands-on approach
• Capable of working at CFO level when required while also being prepared to get into the detail
• Authority to challenge existing practices and strengthen financial discipline

About us

The Electrical Co. Australia is a business with established reporting, forecasting and analytical infrastructure. A considerable amount of financial infrastructure has already been developed, and we need someone who can come into the business, quickly assess what is working, take ownership of what has been built and ensure it is properly implemented and utilised.