At Santos Organics, financial integrity is at the heart of our success. As Financial Controller, you play a critical leadership role in ensuring the organisation's financial health, operational efficiency, and compliance with all statutory and ethical obligations.
This role requires a meticulous balance between accuracy and efficiency—where every financial decision impacts the sustainability of our mission. From strategic investment planning to daily financial operations, your expertise will drive financial resilience while upholding SO's commitment to ethical business practices and community impact.
As a purpose-driven organisation, we believe in transparency, collaboration, and accountability. You will be expected to communicate financial insights with clarity, empowering the GM, Board of Directors, and broader team with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.
Beyond the numbers, your leadership will shape a finance function that is proactive, innovative, and aligned with SO's values. Whether optimising cash flow, managing risk, or guiding long-term financial strategies, your role is essential in building a financially sustainable future for Santos Organics—one that benefits our team, suppliers, customers, and the broader community.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
This role demands diligence, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will be expected to maintain a solutions-focused mindset, adapt to evolving challenges, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical leadership.
The Financial Controller role includes but is not limited to:
Financial Strategy & Leadership
Lead financial strategy, ensuring alignment with SO's long-term sustainability and growth objectives
Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and best practices to enhance efficiency and transparency
Conduct financial risk assessments and proactively mitigate risks associated with market changes, regulatory updates, and investment decisions
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and expansion plans
Provide necessary financial data & reports to Finance team on a timely basis to ensure their priorities and tasks are focused appropriately
Oversee the finance department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions
Prepare and present monthly departmental and consolidated Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements with variance analysis to the GM and BOD
Manage the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.
Ensure compliance with all statutory financial reporting, including ASIC, ACNC, BAS, FBT, PAYG, Superannuation Guarantee, and tax obligations
Work with external auditors to ensure timely production of statutory financial reports.
Develop funding proposals to support SO's NFP status and identify new funding opportunities
Oversee inventory management, stock takes, and internal audits to maintain financial accuracy
Monitor supplier payment terms, negotiate payment plans, and provide detailed cash flow forecasts
Implement and monitor internal audit programs and oversee governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
Technology, Systems & Process Improvement
Ensure optimal integration and performance of financial systems, including Point of Sale (POS), Inventory Management System (IMS/DEAR), and Xero
Develop, refine, and implement systems to ensure best and accurate margins, streamlined reporting, and operational efficiencies
Work with the People & Culture Manager to ensure payroll is processed efficiently, compliant with taxation and award conditions as well as ensuring data accuracy
Evaluate current IT systems and recommend improvements to enhance financial and operational performance
Lead automation and process optimization efforts to improve financial workflows and reduce manual workload
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Act as Company Secretary following appointment by the BOD, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements
Maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, grant providers, and regulatory bodies
Advise the GM and BOD on legal, tax, and financial governance matters, ensuring SO remains compliant with all legal and regulatory obligations
Provide financial feasibility studies and reports for property development projects and any capital investments over $25,000
Support cross-departmental collaboration by providing financial insights to Store Managers and Department Heads, for effective budget management, enhanced profitability and efficiency, as well as ensuring financial literacy across the organisation
Ensure timely board reporting, with accurate financial documents provided at least five working days before meetings
People & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring continuous professional growth and succession planning
Foster a high-performance culture within the finance department that prioritizes accuracy, accountability, and collaboration
Impact & Sustainability Reporting
Oversee financial tracking and reporting of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, ensuring alignment with SO's mission
Support the GM in making sustainability-driven financial decisions, including ethical sourcing and carbon footprint reduction strategies
Ensure that financial reporting includes insights into SO's community contributions, sustainability efforts, and social impact
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:
* Significant experience in a similar role (5+ years)
* Retail/Grocery experience is preferred
* Have experience using Microsoft 365 Dynamics.
* Have FC experience within Not For Profit environment and managed ASIC/ ACNC compliance is helpful
* Have advanced Excel skills
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Have demonstrated experience leading a small team successfully
* Experience in a membership association is advantageous
Why work for Santos Organics?
When you work for Santos Organics you will be joining a team who are pioneering the way that consumer spending can re-shape the food system, environment and our communities.
We run on 100% renewable energy and are an environmental not-for-profit social enterprise. We also offer some pretty awesome team benefits including a generous in-store discount and work from home flexibility.
How to apply:
Email your a cover letter and CV to
What happens next?
Thanks for thinking of Santos Organics as your next workplace. We appreciate your interest, but unfortunately will only be able to get in touch with our shortlisted candidates. If we think you could be a good fit we will contact you to arrange an interview.
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