Financial Controller (Part-Time) - (17-1117)

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Financial Controller (Part-Time)

Compensation range: $1,000 AUD - $1,500 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to require roughly 15-20 hours per week. As a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your schedule, but availability for occasional collaboration during AU business hours is preferred.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you'll be able to work from home.

Who the Client Is: The client is a growing health and wellness business offering a range of products and personalised wellness services designed to support long-term health outcomes. With an established customer base and a strong commitment to education-driven marketing, the business combines holistic wellness solutions with digital customer engagement strategies to expand its reach and impact. As the business continues to grow, they are focused on strengthening the digital marketing function, particularly in paid social advertising and customer lifecycle campaigns, to drive product sales, improve campaign performance, and support long-term brand growth.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Financial Controller to take full ownership of the organisation's finance function while acting as a strategic financial advisor to the executive team. This is a standalone role where you'll be responsible for establishing and managing the company's financial systems, processes, reporting, payroll oversight, compliance, and long-term financial direction.

As one of your first priorities, you will lead the implementation of Xero and establish robust accounting processes that will support the business as it continues to grow. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working as a Financial Controller within an Australian business, enjoys building finance functions from the ground up, and is confident providing commercial insights that influence business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the organisation's day-to-day financial management and reporting functions

Prepare and review monthly management reports, financial statements, and executive reporting packs

Provide strategic financial advice and recommendations to support business growth and executive decision-making.

Establish and implement Xero, including designing the company's accounting processes and financial controls.

Take full ownership of payroll oversight, compliance, and financial governance across the organisation.

Build and continuously improve finance systems, workflows, and internal processes to support business scalability.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities

Monitor financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to leadership

Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and relevant financial regulations

Review reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and month-end close processes

Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks

Support external accountants, auditors, and regulatory reporting requirements

Analyse business performance, profitability, and financial trends

Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiencies