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Financial Controller (Pronto).
Sydney NSW · Hybrid · Full-time. Lead finance strategy and own Pronto ERP for a prominent Australian retail chain — a rare FC role that bridges financial leadership with deep ERP functional ownership.
Position
Financial Controller (Pronto)
Department
Finance & Commercial
Location
Sydney NSW, Hybrid
Employment Type
Full-Time
Remuneration
On Application
Reports To
CFO / Finance Director
Position Overview
About the role
We are a prominent, large-scale retail chain operating across Australia, headquartered in Sydney. We are seeking a commercially astute and systems-savvy Financial Controller to lead our finance function.
Unlike a traditional FC role, this position requires a hands-on leader with deep functional expertise in Pronto ERP. You will not only drive financial strategy, statutory compliance, and team leadership — you will also act as the primary functional owner of our Pronto Financials, Retail, and Inventory modules. You will bridge the gap between finance and IT, ensuring our high-volume retail transactions, POS integrations, and supply chain data flow seamlessly through Pronto to deliver accurate, real-time business intelligence.
What you'll do
Key responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, financial statements, and board reporting in compliance with AASB
- Oversee the annual statutory audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors
- Manage the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes
- Ensure full compliance with Australian taxation requirements (ATO), including GST, BAS, FBT, and payroll tax
- Drive the month-end and year-end (EOFY) close processes, ensuring strict adherence to internal deadlines
Pronto ERP Functional Ownership
- Act as the senior functional owner and super-user for Pronto ERP (Financials, Retail/POS, Inventory, and Purchasing modules)
- Oversee the integration between POS and e-commerce platforms and Pronto, ensuring accurate and timely financial data flow
- Manage and optimise retail-specific financial processes within Pronto, including multi-store inventory valuation, landed cost calculations, and margin analysis
- Partner with the IT/Systems team to scope, test, and deploy Pronto upgrades, patches, and new financial module implementations
- Maintain the chart of accounts, financial workflows, and system controls within Pronto to ensure data integrity and robust internal controls
Commercial & Retail Finance
- Provide deep-dive commercial analysis on store performance, product category margins, and omnichannel profitability
- Partner with Supply Chain and Buying teams to analyse inventory health, optimise working capital, and review supply chain costs
- Evaluate the financial viability of new store openings, refurbishments, and strategic retail initiatives
- Monitor daily/weekly retail KPIs (sales, foot traffic, conversion, average transaction value) and provide actionable insights to the Retail Operations team
Team Leadership & BI Reporting
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team (Management Accountants, Financial Accountants, AP/AR, and Payroll)
- Champion the use of business intelligence tools (Phocas, Congos, or PowerBI) to automate retail reporting and empower non-finance stakeholders with self-service analytics
- Foster a continuous improvement culture within the finance team, streamlining processes and eliminating manual workarounds
Cash Flow & Treasury
- Manage daily cash flow forecasting and optimise working capital across the retail network
- Oversee banking relationships, merchant facility reconciliations, and payment gateway integrations
- Manage corporate insurance portfolios and ensure adequate coverage for retail assets and stock
What you bring
Required qualifications
Education & Experience
- Fully qualified CA or CPA (Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand or CPA Australia)
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role
- Proven experience in the retail, FMCG, or high-volume distribution sector is essential
- Demonstrated, hands-on functional experience with Pronto ERP is a strict requirement — must understand retail sub-ledgers, POS integrations, and inventory costing within Pronto
Essential Technical Skills
- Pronto ERP: Advanced functional knowledge of Pronto Financials, Retail/POS, Inventory, and Purchasing modules — hands-on super-user level
- Retail Systems: Strong understanding of POS integrations, e-commerce financial flows, and omnichannel retail architecture
- BI & Data: Experience leveraging BI tools (Phocas, Congos, or similar) for financial and operational reporting
- Advanced Excel: Exceptional modelling and analytical skills
- Regulatory: Deep knowledge of Australian corporate law, AASB, and ATO compliance (GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax)
Soft skills
Commercial Acumen — ability to translate complex financial data into actionable retail strategies
Systems Thinking — a natural problem solver who seeks system-driven solutions over manual workarounds
Leadership — proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire a finance team in a fast-paced environment
Stakeholder Management — highly effective communicator who can influence Retail Ops, Buying, Supply Chain, and IT leaders
Resilience — ability to thrive in a high-volume, peak-driven retail environment (EOFY, Black Friday, Christmas trading)
Working conditions & benefits
- Modern Sydney headquarters with a flexible hybrid working model (approx. 2 days WFH per week)
- Fast-paced, dynamic retail environment with distinct peak periods (EOFY, Q4 holiday trading, Black Friday)
- Highly competitive base salary + superannuation + performance-based Short Term Incentives (STI)
- Generous employee discounts across retail brands
- Dedicated learning & development budget and health/wellness programs
Performance metrics
- Accuracy and timeliness of monthly management accounts and board reports
- Statutory compliance — audit sign-off, BAS/FBT lodgement, and ATO deadlines met
- Pronto ERP system health: data integrity, POS reconciliation accuracy, and module uptime
- Month-end and EOFY close adherence to internal deadlines
- Finance team engagement and development outcomes
- Working capital and cash flow optimisation across the retail network
How to apply
Ready to join the team?
Interested candidates should submit:
- An up-to-date resume highlighting your retail finance experience and specific Pronto ERP expertise
- A cover letter addressing your experience managing high-volume retail financials and your functional approach to ERP system optimisation
- Your CA/CPA membership details
- Salary expectations and notice period
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve across Australia.