
Financial Controller
- 493926
- Level 1 19 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, QLD, Australia, 4170
- Support Office Roles
- Fixed Term Full Time
Are you a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, and leading a small, high performing team? We're seeking a Financial Controller for a fixed-term maternity leave cover, starting early to mid August 2025 through to mid July 2026. In this critical role, you’ll oversee financial operations across the business, drive efficiency, and play a key role in supporting leadership through accurate, timely reporting and insights.
Based in Cannon Hill, you'll enjoy free parking, excellent public transport links, and easy access to great coffee shops and lunch spots. Plus, we offer hybrid work flexibility, with two days per week from home!
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Strategic Influence – Play a key role in shaping financial success.
- Leadership Opportunity – Lead the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and wider Finance team.
- Business Exposure – Be the go to finance person supporting our growing network of locations.
- Fast-Paced & Evolving – Things move quickly here! You’ll need to be adaptable, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges outside of your scope.
- Endless Learning – You’ll never be bored and will constantly develop new skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading financial and Board reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple sites.
- Managing and mentoring the Finance team, including Payroll & Accounts Payable.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
- Driving process improvements, efficiencies, and financial best practices.
- Collaborating with other teams to achieve company wide goals.
- Supporting high impact projects beyond finance as we scale and grow.
What We’re Looking For
- CPA/CA qualified with proven financial leadership experience.
- Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to see the big picture.
- A flexible mindset – things move quickly, and we need someone who thrives in a fast paced environment!
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a deep understanding of business objectives.
- Experience supporting multi-site financial operations.
- Desirable: Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, private equity-backed early childhood education provider dedicated to delivering high quality care and learning experiences across Australia.
- Thrive in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and agility, where fresh ideas are valued.
- Make a real impact in a fast-growing company that’s shaping the future of early learning.
- Develop your skills, take on exciting challenges, and enjoy a dynamic work environment—no two days are the same!
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where no two days are the same, apply now!
Who We Are
- Committed to a culture of respect and inclusivity.
- We don’t just welcome you as you are, we celebrate you for your diversity, differences and history.
- Services across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria
Apply Now
We’re so glad you took the first step with us! 🌟
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Story House Early Learning acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which our services are located. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons within our organisation. We recognise the significance of their culture, histories, stories, and traditions that originated on, around and within this land and its waterways