Hybrid Finance Controller

at Centorrino Technologies

• Job title: Finance Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Coburg, Australia

About the role

• Finance Controller driving financial clarity and commercial discipline at Centorrino Technologies. Collaborating with Group CFO and improving financial processes for organisational growth.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Group CFO, lead end-to-end financial management: budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end close, and preparation of accurate financial statements and GMC packs.
• Produce timely management reports and analyse revenue streams (managed services, projects, licensing, hardware).
• Analyse margin trends and cost drivers across service lines to inform decision-making.
• Partner with sales, service delivery and operations to improve pricing discipline, contract profitability and utilisation.
• Support tender responses, business cases and commercial negotiations with clients and vendors.
• Provide financial insight on recurring revenue growth, churn, SLA performance and customer lifetime value.
• Support evaluation and financial modelling for M&A opportunities, synergies and integration planning.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital to protect liquidity.
• Oversee billing accuracy (recurring services, T&M, projects, licensing) and strengthen AR processes to reduce debtor days.
• Ensure AP efficiency and optimise vendor terms.
• Build, lead and mentor the finance team to deliver a data-driven, service-focused function.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, dashboards and reporting automation (e.g. ConnectWise, QuickBooks/Xero, Fathom, Power BI).
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls around procurement, billing and revenue recognition; support external audits and compliance activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements so financial processes scale effectively as the business grows.
• Cost control and management.
• Participate in stocktake and other inventory control processes.

Requirements

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within an IT services or MSP environment.
• Strong understanding of recurring revenue models, project accounting, and managed services operations.
• Proficient in financial systems and reporting tools commonly used in MSPs.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing environment with competing priorities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks).
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving improvement.
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, deadlines and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment to prioritise accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual rigour and curiosity, and ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (for majority of our roles) with team anchor days to support collaboration.
• Extensive training and development opportunities that enable continual growth as part of your career planning.
• Extensive discounts and benefits to maximise your money.
• A choice of your IT equipment to maximise your success and access to cost-price tech for your personal needs.
• Fun team events to celebrate achievements and connect with colleagues outside work as part of our engaging culture.