Financial Controller
(Hydrobiology QLD)
Do you want to work on challenging, thought-provoking and truly interesting projects that make a real difference, where your expertise will help shape our success? An exciting opportunity now exists for a highly skilled and strategic Financial Controller to join our Corporate Services Team, located within our Brisbane office!
Hydrobiology is a renowned and respected name within the industry, and we believe in building inclusive, diverse, creative teams of people. Taking on this role is a great opportunity for you to ‘dive in’, consolidate and expand your career as one of our awesome specialists working within our professional, multi-award-winning Environmental Consultancy business.
Position Overview:
As our Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Director. In this role, you will be expected to provide and take ownership of all financial functions across the business, to ensure Hydrobiology's commercial success by overseeing all financial planning and analysis activities, specifically within the QLD business. With an overall goal for improving the financial health and sustainability for the future of the company, across all entities of the business.
You will be responsible for financial planning, financial modelling and analysis, cash flow projections/forecasting, budgeting, and internal project and overhead cost controls; including financial reporting; monitoring actual performance versus budget and reporting variances to the Directors and Senior Managers, supporting Project Managers to manage project finances and invoices, as well as compliance with government regulations.
As our Financial Controller you will liaise with our external Tax Accountant and Bookkeeper, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of transactional accounting services, trust account management, data, reporting services and related processes. In addition to identifying your own career and professional development needs, you will be responsible for mentoring/training and support for other Team Leads/Project Managers and Administration Staff in financial matters across various areas of the business.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Tracking, reporting, and analysing budget variances
- Reviewing Hydrobiology’s financial statements to ensure they are accurate
- Preparing monthly/month-end profit and loss, balance sheet and project cost reports / cash flow statements for management
- Responsibility for the day-to-day general accounting functions; Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables
- Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis/ commentaries
- Accruals, prepayments, journal posting and revenue recognition
- Cashflow and fixed assets register maintenance
- Manage relationships with external accountants who prepare the annual financial statements, bookkeepers, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers
- Assist project staff with project financial management and control including invoicing, data entry including time and expenses and other financial records as appropriate. Where necessary recommending changes in policies or procedures that will improve Hydrobiology’s financial performance
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth targets, including forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
- Ensuring compliance with government regulations.
- Provide financial leadership and financial advice to the Executive Management Team, identifying opportunities and risks.
- Utilising updated technologies for the business; i.e. Xero Accounting and Projectworks Software
- Undertake routine administration duties (including timesheet entry, logging of project-related expenses/costs, attendance at relevant meetings, etc).
- Commitment to Hydrobiology HSEQ Integrated Management System, including Company policies, procedures and safe work practices.
* Please Note: The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete list of tasks.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a Senior Financial / Accounting Management role, preferably within a consulting firm or professional services environment.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; CA/CPA preferred.
- Proficiency in financial software particularly Xero.
- Proficiency in Project Management software; particularly with Projectworks with Xero integration would be beneficial.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and compliance with financial regulations, legislative requirements, including GST, accounting principles, and best practices.
- A desire to support other technical staff and others across the company.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- A positive personality and willingness to contribute to an effective work environment.
- Experience with foreign exchange and overseas financial accounting would be an advantage.
What We Can Offer You!
- Hydrobiology values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, with a commitment to creating a workplace that reflects the community and clients we serve.
- Part-Time position; offering an opportunity to work in a high performing, supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals who support your professional growth and development.
- Professional Development offerings with prospective career path progression opportunities.
- Flexible hours /work-life balance offerings.
- Attractive salary and benefits package based on skills, experiences and abilities.
- Our spacious and modern office is located in Milton, within Brisbane’s CBD . It has great views of Suncorp Stadium, on-site parking, and is close to Public Transport.
- Annual Company Team Building Activities- ‘Hydrobiology Day’ for the inclusion of all Staff.
- Health & Wellbeing Offerings / Employee Green Fund Initiatives / Employee Assistance Program, all promoting a healthy lifestyle within a safe & supportive working environment.
About Us; Our Company & Culture:
Hydrobiology is a multi-award-winning Environmental Consulting company, with offices located in Brisbane, Perth, Singapore and Brazil offering integrated services in the physical, biological and chemical processes of environmental systems, with a particular emphasis on the aquatic environment.
We have key technical strengths in environmental consulting, in the areas of risk assessment, ecology and impact assessment, hydrology, ecotoxicology, freshwater and marine ecology, coasts and ports, river mechanics, water quality, land and water, environmental geochemistry and contaminated sediment management.
Hydrobiology’s focus is technical excellence and high level scientific expertise delivered within a commercial framework. We are able to provide our clients with the best possible understanding of environmental risk for their environmental and impact management needs.
Environmental sustainability is core to our business strategy and integrated into everything we do. We put health and safety first, we are environmentally aware and responsible, we respect human rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and we engage with our communities. It is our ongoing responsibility to continue to conserve nature and our resources, while protecting our global ecosystems to support environmental health and wellbeing, now and into the future, for generations to come!
Hydrobiology is a progressive company which is passionate about its people! We place a high importance on staff engagement, role ownership, training/career development and culture. As such, our company has very low turnover and a loyal, fun, inclusive team committed to the growth and success of the business!
Your application would also benefit from demonstrated skills in one or more of the following:
• Accreditation with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) or CPA Australia.
• Degree in Accounting or related discipline
• Experience with Xero and ProjectWorks
To apply, please forward the following to: [email protected]
1. Your Resume.
2. A covering letter addressing the listed essential and demonstrated skill set.
(Please Note: We respectfully ask that only those who have the right to live and work in Australia apply)