At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and provide real-time data for a growing transport company.
- Company: Established Australian transport logistics business with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to shape financial strategy.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on fleet economics and drive financial success.
- Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified with 8+ years in finance, preferably in transport or logistics.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
- Australian owned transport company looking to ambitiously expand
- Hands-on finance leadership across a growing operational fleet
- Strong transport, logistics, or passenger services background preferred
One of Sydney’s most established privately owned transport logistics businesses is building out its finance function to match an ambitious growth agenda.
This is a high visibility role where your work sits at the intersection of fleet economics, contract performance, and group reporting.
The Financial Controller reports directly to the CEO and will own the full financial operations of the entity, providing the leadership team with the accurate, real-time data needed to support an expanding book of contracted and charter work.
The role will also require you to
- Manage month-end and year-end close, and prepare consolidated monthly management reports for the CEO and Group CFO.
- Oversee job and contract costing across fleet operations, ensuring margin visibility by service line and client segment.
- Maintain 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts aligned to operational and fleet cycles.
- Ensure full compliance with AASB standards, GST, FBT, and STP obligations, and manage external audit and corporate tax requirements.
- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting, and partner with the CEO on CAPEX evaluations including fleet acquisition and depot investment.
- Identify cost efficiencies across fuel, maintenance, and subcontractor spend, and build real-time visibility into per-route and per-contract profitability.
Qualifications & Experience
- CA or CPA qualified; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 8+ years in finance, with meaningful exposure to transport, logistics, passenger services, or a similarly asset-intensive operating environment.
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems; MYOB experience advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling.
- Demonstrated ability to translate operational data into clear financial reporting in a fast-moving environment.
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Contact Details:
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