Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Tasmines | Burnie, Tasmania

Lead the Numbers. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.

Tasmines is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our team in Burnie, Tasmania.

This is a key leadership role for a qualified accountant who combines strong financial expertise with commercial thinking. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to provide financial insight, strengthen business performance, and support the continued growth of the business.

About the Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee the financial management and reporting function while partnering with the broader business to drive strong commercial outcomes.

This is more than a reporting role. You’ll be expected to understand the numbers, challenge performance, identify opportunities, and provide practical advice that supports better business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day financial management and reporting function
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning
• Provide commercial analysis and insights to support business decisions
• Partner with operational leaders to monitor costs, margins, and financial performance
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs and provide clear reporting to senior leadership
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improved financial performance
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, taxation requirements, and internal controls
• Support business planning, investment decisions, and capital expenditure analysis
• Work with external accountants, auditors, banks, and other financial stakeholders
• Improve financial systems, processes, controls, and reporting capability

About You

You’re a commercially focused finance professional who can move comfortably between detailed financial analysis and high-level business discussions.

You’ll bring:

• CA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification
• Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accounting role
• Strong commercial and financial management experience
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting
• Experience partnering with operational and senior leadership teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability
• High attention to detail with a practical and commercially focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, processing, heavy industry, or other operational environments will be highly regarded.

Why Join Tasmines?

• Take ownership of a key finance function within a growing business
• Work closely with senior leadership and operational teams
• Have a direct impact on commercial and operational performance
• Join a business undergoing significant growth and development
• Opportunity to shape financial systems, reporting, and processes
• Stable full-time position based in Burnie, Tasmania
• If you’re a qualified accountant who wants to go beyond the numbers and play a genuine role in driving business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Tasmines in Burnie.

Tasmines is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.