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Husqvarna Group

Finance Controller - Factory & Sales Gardena

Administration & Office Support / Client & Sales Administration

Posted 19/06/2026
Closes 03/07/2026

Dandenong, 3175, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power garden products, garden tools and watering systems incorporating the renowned quality brands GARDENA, Neta Orbit and Flymo.

Step into a role where your finance experience will directly shape how the business plans, produces and sells — and ensure sound financial control underpins every decision across the factory floor and the wider region. We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Controller to take on a unique combined role spanning Factory Controlling and Sales/Regional Controlling. You will be the financial partner to both Plant Manager and the Sales Director of Region APAC & South Africa, owning everything from production cost control to regional sales performance, pricing and growth initiatives. It is a broad, high-impact position for someone who enjoys connecting the factory floor with the commercial front line.

About the role

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Controller to take on a unique combined role spanning Factory Controlling and Sales/Regional Controlling. You will be the financial partner to both plant management and the Sales Director of Region APAC & South Africa, owning everything from production cost control to regional sales performance, pricing and growth initiatives. It is a broad, high-impact position for someone who enjoys connecting the factory floor with the commercial front line.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the factory, and coordinate the regional budget and forecast processes

  • Drive product costing, margin transparency and cost-improvement initiatives across manufacturing

  • Track operational KPIs and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, including timely legal-entity closing

  • Partner with the Sales Director of Region APAC & South Africa as a trusted sounding board on strategy, pricing and new growth projects

  • Run portfolio and customer/product profitability analysis and provide decision-support analytics for pricing

  • Strengthen working capital, credit risk management and stakeholder relationships across the region

What you’ll bring:

  • A university degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a similar qualification

  • Experience across both manufacturing cost/management accounting and sales finance controlling

  • Strong Excel and analytical skills, with confidence in MRP/ERP systems and common analysis tools

  • A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with excellent communication and influencing skills

  • The ability to build trusted relationships and work across national and international teams

  • Flexibility to travel and work across time zones, with proficiency in English

Why join us

You will join a collaborative, international finance community where your work directly shapes performance and growth. We offer a genuinely broad role, the chance to influence decisions at every level, and a culture built on being Bold, Dedicated and showing Care.

How to apply

Ready to make an impact? Apply by 30th June 2026.

At Husqvarna, we encourage an inclusive working environment and strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and thereby, our customers.

Husqvarna Australia Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments are based on merit.

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