Financial Controller

Stapylton, QLD | Full-Time | Attractive Package on Offer

Knotwood is a leading Australian manufacturer and global exporter of high-performance aluminium building products, combining the natural beauty of wood with the durability and low maintenance of aluminium. Trusted by architects, designers, builders, and developers, our products are specified on residential and commercial projects across Australia, the UK, and the USA.

We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead our finance function and take ownership of the financial operations, reporting, and compliance that underpin the business. Reporting to the CFO, you'll play a key role in financial governance, risk management, and business performance — helping the Company maintain strong financial discipline.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants genuine influence: you'll partner directly with the Executive team and operational leaders, not just report the numbers after the fact.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Overseeing the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and banking

• Leading month-end and year-end close, and preparing management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs)

• Ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and statutory obligations

Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Analysis

• Assisting the annual budget and rolling forecast process across all departments

• Delivering variance analysis, cost reporting, and financial models to support pricing and investment decisions

• Analysing manufacturing costs, margins, and overhead absorption to support commercial decision-making

Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Maintaining and improving financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Managing statutory, tax, payroll, and regulatory compliance, and liaising with auditors and accountants

• Supporting contract reviews and financial due diligence

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Driving improvements in financial systems, automation, and reporting tools

• Building dashboards and reporting frameworks that give the business better visibility

Leadership

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing finance team

• Partnering closely with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, and HR

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Senior finance leadership experience — ideally in manufacturing or another complex operational environment

• A track record managing statutory reporting, audits, tax, and multi-entity structures

• Experience leading finance teams and implementing financial systems and controls

• Strong commercial instincts, backed by high integrity and sound judgement

• A leadership presence that can influence across all levels of the business

• Comfortable under pressure, across competing deadlines, and in a hands-on, fast-paced environment

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience, plus bonuses

• An inclusive, collaborative team environment

• Monthly culture team gatherings and weekly coffees plus more

• Genuine scope to shape the finance function as the business grows across Australia, the UK, and the USA