Financial Controller

This is a remote position.

About Optizon

Optizon is a $15M multinational e-commerce business behind multiple successful brands sold on Amazon.com. In addition to operating our own brands, we provide consultancy services to help other e-commerce companies build and scale their presence on the platform by leveraging our expertise and industry experience.

Our operations span across Australia (IP entity) and the United States (distribution).

Over the past two years, revenue has remained stable, but rising costs have compressed profitability. As a result, we are now focused on strengthening our financial infrastructure to drive greater accountability, improve cash discipline, and expand margins across the business.

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the operational finance function and work closely with a Fractional CFO to support the company’s next phase of financial maturity and growth.

This is not a transactional accounting role. It is a business-critical leadership position that will play a key role in building financial clarity, improving decision-making, and strengthening operational performance across the organisation.

Why This Role Is Unique

In this role, you will:

• Become the financial backbone of a scaling international business
• Work directly with the founders
• Operate in a high-impact, strategic environment
• Play a key role in rebuilding profitability and strengthening long-term financial performance

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting \& Analysis

• Lead monthly P\&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Ensure accurate monthly reporting within 5-7 business days of the month-end
• Analyse SKU and channel profitability to support strategic decisions
• Develop departmental reporting for marketing, supply chain, and operations

Cash Flow \& Financial Planning

• Build and manage a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast
• Improve forecast accuracy and budgeting discipline
• Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and contribution margins

Financial Controls \& Accountability

• Implement financial controls and spending discipline
• Establish budget vs. actual tracking across departments
• Work closely with department heads to drive financial accountability and performance

Team Leadership \& Collaboration

• Manage and mentor junior finance staff (bookkeeper, AP)
• Partner closely with the Fractional CFO to execute strategic initiatives
• Contribute to financial strategy and operational decision-making

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Reliable weekly cash visibility
• Accurate monthly reporting within 5-7 business days of month-end
• Clear margin analysis by product and channel
• Budget vs actual discipline embedded across departments
• Reduced forecast variance
• Improved working capital management

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 8\+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, or distribution
• Strong management accounting and financial analysis background
• Experience managing cash flow in inventory-heavy businesses

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Experience building cash flow forecasting frameworks

Professional Certification

• CA or CPA qualification preferred

Key Attributes

You are:

• Commercially minded, not just technically strong
• Steeped in real world insights, not walls of numbers
• Comfortable, challenging and partnering with department heads
• Detail-oriented while still able to think strategically
• Highly organised and disciplined
• Confident participating in leadership discussions and decision-making