Job Description

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Location: Mascot, Sydney

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Salary: $210,000 – $230,000 + super, depending on experience

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Sector: Logistics / Supply Chain

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Type: Permanent

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We are partnering with a well-established and growing logistics business to appoint a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and play a key role in the ongoing growth and development of the business.

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This is a broad, hands‑on Financial Controller position that will suit someone who enjoys being close to the numbers while also partnering with senior leadership on commercial and strategic decisions.

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Logistics experience is not essential. We are more interested in finding the right person, someone commercially minded, technically strong, confident managing a finance function and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment.

The Role n

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- Lead and oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting function.
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- Own the month-end, year-end and financial reporting processes.
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- Establish and maintain strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
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- Provide senior management with clear insight into financial performance, risks and opportunities.
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- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including analysis of variances and corrective actions.
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- Monitor cash flow, working capital and the company's overall financial position.
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- Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements.
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- Manage relationships with external auditors and other key financial stakeholders.
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- Provide commercial and financial input into business development initiatives, investments and other strategic projects.
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- Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and the overall effectiveness of the finance function.
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- Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, creating a high‑performing and cooperative environment.
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- Partner closely with operational and senior leadership teams to support business performance and growth.
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About You n

We are looking for a confident and commercially minded finance professional who can take ownership of a broad Financial Controller remit.

You will ideally bring n

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- CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
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- Solid technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
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- Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.
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- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.
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- Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
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- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
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- Proven experience leading, developing and supporting a finance team.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- A proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to operate independently.
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- Strong attention to detail, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Experience within logistics, freight, supply chain or a similarly operational environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

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📌 Financial Controller (Sydney)
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