Financial Controller

CMI Electrical Products is a part of the IPD Group of Companies. We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of Electrical Cable and Industrial Products to the electrical industry with significant operations nationally. CMI Electrical Products distributes to Industrial, Commercial, Wholesalers, OEM and Utilities markets.

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Controller to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the financial control and finance function for CMI.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and General Manager for Finance, this role will be based at our office in Lidcombe, NSW.

About the role

• Providing commercial support to key stakeholders for critical business decisions and managing cashflow, working capital, and forecasting.

• Leading and coaching the finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, including general ledger maintenance and payroll management.

• Producing month-end trial balance, management accounts, variance reports, and business unit analytics to support stakeholders.

• Handling technical accounting tasks, prepare budgets, assist with tax calculations, statutory accounts, and liaise with company auditors.

• Driving process improvements, managing accounting system developments, and implementing new controls while collaborating across IPD Group operations.

About you

• Minimum 10+ years experience in a senior financial managerial position

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

• Bachelor’s degree in business from a recognised university

• Post graduate accounting qualification/membership

• High level of written and verbal communication skills

• Work collaboratively in team environments and with various stakeholders

• Will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and experience in assessing strategic initiatives

About us:

CMI Electrical Products are specialists in the manufacture and distribution of electrical cables and associated components for industrial, mining, infrastructure, commercial, petrochemical and information technology applications throughout South East Asia and Oceania. CMI is a fully owned subsidiary of the IPD Group.

IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned leading manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of electrical switchgear, industrial control, cable accessories, enclosures, lighting, electric vehicle, and energy management products & solutions. Having operated for 65 years, our sales and customer service team are the lifeblood of our business.

Be an influential part of our team when you take up this exciting career! 

If this sounds like the role and team for you, please send us your resume with a cover letter telling us why this is the role for you. We will be reviewing applications as we receive, so if you have the skills and experience, we are seeking, submit your application now.

IPD is committed to a workplace culture that recognise and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We are open to diversity, equity, and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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