Financial Controller

Financial Controller (Full-Time or Part-Time) Location: Remote (APAC time zones preferred) Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed-Term, or Hourly Contract (Pro-rata) Compensation: AUD 3,500 – 4,500 per month (depending on experience and engagement model) Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable We are hiring a hands-on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function across two growing businesses: Roomstay – a fast-growing SaaS platform serving the hotel industry Dijitally – a digital marketing agency delivering performance-driven services Operating across Australia, the UK, and Ireland , both businesses run within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment , requiring strong financial structure, operational discipline, and commercial insight. This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys owning finance operations end-to-end, improving systems and workflows, and providing clear financial visibility to leadership. This is not a traditional finance role focused purely on month-end reporting. You will be responsible for bringing control, structure, visibility, and efficiency to the entire finance function. What You'll Be Responsible For End-to-End Finance Ownership Take full ownership of finance operations across both businesses, including: Managing invoicing across multiple entities Bank and corporate card reconciliations Accounts receivable and collections Supplier payments and payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records in Xero Managing multi-currency transactions and FX platforms such as Airwallex or equivalent Payroll & Compliance Ensure payroll and compliance processes run smoothly for an international team. Responsibilities include: Overseeing payroll operations Ensuring compliance with: BAS / GST / PAYG obligations Payroll and statutory requirements Coordinating with external accountants for filings and statutory reporting Monthly Reporting Prepare structured management reporting packs with insights leadership can act on. Reporting includes: Revenue by entity and business segment Gross margin analysis (especially agency delivery) Operating costs and profitability Cash position and movement You'll ensure reporting is: Clear Structured Decision-ready Cashflow & Forecasting Build and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts to provide visibility on: Expected inflows and outflows Cash constraints and risks Working capital requirements Commercial Finance & Insight Act as a trusted finance partner to the founder. You'll help: Analyse client and project profitability Track SaaS revenue performance Identify margin leakage Highlight cost inefficiencies Provide proactive recommendations We need someone who goes beyond reporting and helps drive better business decisions. Process & Control Design and implement scalable finance processes across both businesses. This includes: Improving efficiency and reducing manual work Creating structured workflows for billing and collections Improving intercompany accounting processes Introducing clear ownership and accountability across finance activities A key objective is to reduce founder involvement in day-to-day finance operations by building reliable, system-led processes. What We're Looking For Essential Qualified accountant ( CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent ) 5+ years' experience as a Financial Controller , Finance Manager , or similar senior finance role Strong experience with Xero Experience managing multi-entity and multi-currency finance operations Strong Excel / Google Sheets capability Hands-on mindset — comfortable executing as well as leading Strong communication skills in a remote environment Highly Desirable Experience in agency / services businesses Experience in SaaS or subscription-based revenue models Experience managing offshore or outsourced finance support Familiarity with Airwallex , Wise , or similar FX/payment platforms Why Join Us? Fully remote role with flexible working arrangements Choose a structure that suits you: full-time, part-time, contract, or fixed-term Work directly with the founder and influence strategic decisions Opportunity to build and shape the finance function from the ground up Join two ambitious, fast-growing digital businesses with global operations If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, improving financial visibility, and helping leadership make smarter decisions — we'd love to hear from you.