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Join to apply for the Group Financial Controller (fractional) role at EDLA Group1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Group Financial Controller (fractional) role at EDLA GroupGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by EDLA Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$160,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yrDoes this sound like you?EDLA Group is a privately-owned, fast-moving business with ambitions that stretch well beyond the balance sheet. With operations spanning oil, gas and mining services, short-stay accommodation, commercial property, and primary production, were growing a multi-entity enterprise with both legacy and leverage in mind.Were now bringing our finance function in-house, and looking for a Group Financial Controller whos ready to do far more than maintain the status quo. Youll be a relational operator and partner to the CEO, a system builder, and a context-aware decision-maker that genuinely thrives on turning complexity into clarity that drives business growth.This is a fractional senior role (~24 hours/week), with plenty of flexibility; work around school hours, opt for a 4-day rhythm, or make the most of quieter periods with proactive planning. We care less about when youre working, and more about the precision, foresight and performance you bring. In return, youll help shape a group thats big enough to deliver, small enough to care, and ambitious enough to keep evolving.Why this might be your kind of opportunity: A true seat at the table: This isnt just a reporting to opportunity, youll be side-by-side with the CEO. Youll help interpret where the business has been, whats happening now, and where were heading - across multiple entities and markets. If the thought of driving clarity and confidence at the leadership level energises (not overwhelms) then read on! Build and lead the finance function: Youll be laying the foundations for the next phase of growth. No tangled legacy systems or clunky handovers - just the chance to set up scalable, smart processes from the ground up. Youll take whats working and make it exceptional, choosing tools and building systems that match the unique needs of each entity and the group as a whole. Own the context, not just the compliance: You know theres more than one right answer in finance - and youve got the experience to interpret which one fits best. Accuracy and precision are a given, but what sets you apart is your ability to read the play: navigating seasonal shifts, uneven cash flow, and modelling for acquisition, risk or reinvestment. You bring more than clean numbers - you inject context, timing, and the commercial instinct to guide decisions that propel the business forward. A trusted, relational leader: This is as much a people role as it is a numbers one. Youll be a sounding board to the CEO, a bridge across the team, and someone who builds trust through both calm confidence, active listening, creative problem solving and commercial nous. You dont need to be the loudest voice - but your presence will be felt in every smart decision. Flex built on performance and trust: Work how you work best we trust you to deliver. Whether youre shifting hours during school holidays or batching deep work around strategic deadlines, youll have the autonomy to flex - backed by a shared expectation of excellence. Commercially fluent: You get what every dollar really means in a founder-led business - how each decision flows through to people, operations, and the long game. Whether your experience comes from construction, agriculture, mining, or somewhere else entirely, you understand the realities of complex, cyclical businesses - where pipeline swings, long lead times, and sporadic cash flow arent edge cases, theyre everyday. You know how to model that, plan for it, and make smart calls in context. Entrepreneurial at our core: We dont default to how its always been done. We back fit-for-purpose solutions - and that mindset carries through everything we do. Youll be encouraged to bring fresh ideas, spot opportunities others miss, and shape smarter ways of working across the group. If you thrive on the opportunity to build and do things better - not just repeat whats come before - youll feel right at home here.To hit the ground running:Lead group budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and commercial modelling. Guide capital allocation, manage debt, track and optimise accounts receivable, and forecast for risk and opportunity across each business. Youll provide clear, forward-facing insights that empower the CEO to make big calls with confidence - and help surface smarter paths to profit and sustainability.Design a finance function that runs like clockwork. Choose and implement the right tools (Xero and add-ons), build dashboards and templates, and standardise processes across business units. Youll make reporting easier, compliance tighter, and strategic visibility sharper - enabling the whole business to operate at its best.Keep the foundations strong - from payroll and BAS to insurance, asset registers, and internal controls. Ensure smooth day-to-day operations while mentoring junior staff and building team capability. Youll proactively support ad hoc needs like pricing models, due diligence, or grant and capital strategies.The kind of person that will thrive here:Experienced and hands-onCA or CPA qualified, with 10+ years experience under your belt - ideally in environments where strategy and execution go hand in hand. Youve led finance in growing businesses and understand what leadership looks like when youre not surrounded by departments and layers.Lateral thinker with commercial instinctsYou dont just report on the numbers - you ask the questions behind them. You understand how finance informs business direction, can anticipate whats coming before the spreadsheet says so, and leverage this insight for smarter decisions and performance outcomes.Relational operatorYoure someone the CEO can count on - not just to deliver, but to think alongside them. You carry weight well, read the room, and help keep things steady when the pressures on. You know that being a trusted partner is about more than accuracy - its about judgment, clarity, and character.Fixer and system builderYou get a boost of satisfaction from turning moving parts into smooth systems - whether thats building dashboards or overhauling how reporting flows. Youre tech-comfy and relentlessly curious about better ways of working.Commercially fluentYou see the story behind the numbers - and use it to spot (and maximise) opportunities others miss. You anticipate what the CEO needs before they ask - from modelling cash flow against real-world constraints, to weighing the financial impact of hiring, timing, or debt. You apply your commercial lens to the mechanics of running the business; bringing practical, grounded judgement that makes you a true right hand - steady, strategic, and always adding value.Have worked in a founder-led, privately-owned business where agility and outcomes are balanced with thoughtful systems - and where understanding how multiple entities interact financially is part of the job.Are a Registered BAS Agent, Tax Agent and/or have experience in multi-entity group accounting.Understand the seasonal or cyclical rhythms of primary industriesHave experience navigating capital acquisition, grants, or pricing strategiesThis is a rare role for someone whos excited by complexity, inspired by opportunity, and ready to grow with a business thats local.Location: On-site in Edinburgh, SAHours: ~24 hours/week across 3 - 5 days (flexible)Start: Ideally OctNov 2025About EDLA GroupEDLA Group is a privately-owned, founder-led family business based in Edinburgh, South Australia. Built on decades of experience in oil and gas services, short-stay accommodation, commercial property, and primary production, the group combines the scale of multi-million-dollar operations with the agility and relational dynamics of a close-knit team.What sets EDLA apart is its belief in practical entrepreneurship - building long-term businesses grounded in trust, flexibility, and high standards of performance. As the group evolves, it values financial clarity, strategic foresight, and systems that empower growth without compromising life balance.How to apply:Please apply via EDLA Group (www.edlagroup.com/jobs). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.When you apply, include:Your CV outlining your qualifications, transferrable skills and aligned experience.A brief cover letter (max 2 pages) that covers:How you meet the key criteria outlined in this listing.A specific example of a time youve navigated a complex financial decision in a multi-entity or high-growth environment - explain the context, what you did, the results and what you learned from this.This is your chance to show us not just what youve done, but how you think and operate.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionAccounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustriesOil and GasReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at EDLA Group by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Group Financial Controller roles.Director, Financial Control and ComplianceAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 5 days agoCollege Park, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoChief Financial Officer (CFO) - Executive Leadership Opportunity Drive Success. 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