Head of Business ControllingAdelaide

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs more than 50,000 people, in over 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry.

Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20-hectare head office complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.

We’re seeking a Head of Business Controlling to lead a high‑performing team in delivering critical budgeting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, governance, and audit oversight.

Liebherr’s finance function is entering an exciting phase of transformation toward a stronger business‑partnering model, and this role offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape how financial insight and support are delivered across the organisation.

This senior leadership position holds significant influence across the business, partnering closely with executives, the Board of Management, and key operational stakeholders to enhance performance, strengthen decision‑making, and drive meaningful organisational impact.

What You'll Do:

Financial Leadership & Direction

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure the Controlling Team supports the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Recommend and drive improvements to organisational policies, processes, and reporting frameworks.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the development and delivery of budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Identify and communicate financial risks that may impact product or service quality.

Management Reporting & Insights

• Oversee internal management reporting and deliver high‑quality financial insights to Management, the Board of Management, and key stakeholders.
• Deliver financial analysis and advisory services to Divisions to support performance management.

Systems, Tools & Collaboration

• Support IT in the development and maintenance of financial and reporting tools.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency, accuracy, and alignment across financial operations.

What You'll Bring:

You’ll bring the technical depth, strategic capability, and leadership presence needed to guide a critical finance function. To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Professional qualifications and experience — Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Commerce, or related discipline, CPA or CA with proven leadership experience in controlling, finance, or accounting environments.
• Expert financial management capability — Deep experience across budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis, and performance management.
• Advanced Excel & reporting skills — Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and optimise complex financial models and reporting tools using advanced Excel functions.
• Governance, audit & compliance strength — Strong understanding of statutory reporting, internal controls, audit processes, and financial risk identification.
• Stakeholder leadership & continuous improvement mindset — Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, collaborate cross‑functionally, and drive operational excellence.

Our Offer:

At Liebherr, we value your well-being. We offer a culture of recognition and reward, celebrating your contributions and ensuring you feel valued.

You'll have access to generous benefits like retail and medical insurance discounts, bonus leave days, parental leave, and comprehensive training programs, fostering your personal and professional growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace

Culture

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

If you have any questions, please contact Craig Salmon at: [email protected].

Please note: applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a Pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Craig Salmon.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.