Divisional Financial Controller - Eng Trades&Labour, Brisbane

Who We Are PeopleIN is the largest Australian‑led workforce management solutions company, listed on the ASX (PPE), operating across Australia, NZ and Singapore. With over 13 brands, working with 4,200 businesses and generating revenue over $1 billion, we provide labour and workforce management to 15,000 employees across the Industrial, Retail, Hospitality, Food and Professional Services sectors. The Group has recently upgraded its technology and systems and is now approaching a period of rapid growth.

Role Overview We are looking for a commercially minded Divisional Financial Controller for our Engineering, Trades and Labour Division. This fast‑paced, highly visible role is instrumental to the group’s success. The Divisional Financial Controller will lead the accounting and payroll functions across a variety of corporate entities. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will oversee financial performance, compliance, reporting and business‑partnering activities while leading and mentoring a high‑performing finance team—a dynamic opportunity for someone who balances strategic thinking with operational delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead all divisional finance operations, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis

Prepare month‑end reports for the Divisional CEO and Group CFO, including KPIs, dashboards and analysis

Execute key monthly cycle lodgments and reporting (e.g., BAS, Payroll, Tax, Superannuation, Workers Compensation)

Prepare divisional cash‑flow forecasts for submission to Group Finance/Treasury

Improve the finance operating model to generate efficiencies and cost improvements

Oversee the weekly payroll process for on‑hire employees

Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance and profitability

Identify process‑improvement opportunities and support system enhancements

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Accountant, Controller, or Company Accountant

Qualified Accountant (CA or CPA)

Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role

Strong influencing skills to achieve outcomes

Experience managing and developing teams

Focus on efficiency and business improvement

Strong commercial acumen and business‑partnering capability

Excellent leadership and stakeholder‑management skills

Advanced financial reporting and analytical skills

Strong systems knowledge and a process‑improvement mindset

Benefits

Senior leadership opportunity with real business impact

Collaborative and supportive culture

Opportunity to influence strategy and operational performance

Competitive salary package

Career growth and long‑term development opportunities

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