Financial Controller

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Hold a CA or CPA qualification.

Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting and financial reporting in practical situations.

Experience leading month-end and year-end financial reporting across platforms.

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Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Financial Controller

Albury, NSW | Full-Time |

Join a high-performing finance team shaping the future of Australian agriculture.

Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors.

Gunn Agri Partners manages over $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed across six investment platforms. Gunn Agri manages agriculture assets Australia wide in mixed farming, grains, grass fed protein, tree nuts, stone fruit and natural capital.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer – Platforms, you will lead the finance function across designated investment platforms, overseeing financial accounting, reporting, compliance and administration while mentoring and developing a small finance team.

Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you’ll provide financial insight that supports strategic decision-making, strengthens governance and drives continuous improvement across finance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing technical accounting with business partnering and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting across designated platforms.

Prepare budgets, forecasts and management reports to support business performance.

Oversee general finance operations across designated platforms.

Manage cash flow, banking relationships and debt facilities.

Coordinate statutory reporting and external audit requirements.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation obligations and internal controls.

Identify and implement process improvements across finance systems and workflows.

Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.

Partner with operational leaders to provide commercial financial advice and insights.

About You

You are an experienced Financial Controller or senior finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys building strong relationships across the business.

You’ll bring:

CA or CPA qualification.

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Extensive experience in financial control within a medium to large organisation.

Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting and financial reporting.

Experience using Xero (or similar systems).

Experience in accounting for agricultural entities will be highly regarded.

Advanced Excel skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

A collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.

The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Join Gunn Agri Partners?

At Gunn Agri Partners, you’ll join a collaborative, values-driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for investors while supporting the long-term sustainability of Australian agriculture.

Purpose with Impact – Shape sustainable agriculture and natural capital outcomes Values-Led Culture – Excellence, integrity, teamwork and community Executive Influence – Work closely with MDs and Group leadership Autonomy & Trust – A senior role with genuine scope to improve systems and performance Competitive Benefits – Including salary sacrifice, purchase leave, parental leave, EAP, novated leasing and more

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a meaningful commercial impact while contributing to the future of Australian agriculture, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor’s target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.

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