Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong accounting professional to join a well-established, asset-intensive business as Fleet Finance Manager.
This role sits at the centre of both Finance and Fleet Operations, with responsibility for the financial management of a substantial vehicle portfolio across Australia and New Zealand.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead an experienced team while partnering closely with operational stakeholders, financiers and senior leadership.
Offering a blend of technical accounting, asset management, funding oversight and commercial partnering, this role would suit an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their leadership exposure within a large-scale operation.
About the Role
You will take ownership of fleet finance activities across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, management of significant fixed assets, compliance with funding arrangements and ongoing process improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading month-end and year-end reporting for fleet finance activities
Managing fixed asset accounting, acquisitions, disposals and depreciation
Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management for fleet operations
Managing relationships with vehicle financiers and funding partners
Monitoring financing facilities and coordinating covenant reporting requirements
Supporting compliance with AASB16 / IFRS16 accounting standards
Providing financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Leading, mentoring and developing a team of three finance professionals
Partnering closely with Fleet, Operations and Finance stakeholders
Driving process improvement, controls enhancement and reporting efficiencies
Supporting audit,



statutory and compliance requirements
About You
You are a technically robust accountant who enjoys working within complex, asset-intensive environments and is looking to take ownership of a highly visible finance function.
You will likely possess:
CA or CPA qualification
Strong financial accounting and month-end ownership experience
Experience managing fixed assets, capital expenditure and depreciation accounting
Exposure to large asset portfolios within fleet, transport, leasing, manufacturing, logistics, equipment hire or similar industries
Experience preparing management reports, budgets and forecasts
Understanding of AASB16 / IFRS16 lease accounting requirements
Experience working with financiers, funding facilities or lender reporting obligations
Previous experience leading or mentoring finance professionals
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
A proactive approach and willingness to work closely with operations
Highly Regarded
Fleet, automotive, transport or leasing industry experience, however not essential
Exposure to covenant reporting and funding compliance
Experience managing high-volume asset transactions
ANZ reporting experience
What's on Offer
$130,000 - $140,000 + Superannuation
1 day WFH (following onboarding period)
Leadership responsibility with direct reports
Direct exposure to the Finance Director and wider leadership team
Broad role combining technical accounting, leadership and commercial partnering
Strong culture of internal progression and career development
Employee benefits including travel and accommodation discounts
If you're a technically strong accountant looking to combine leadership, asset management and commercial exposure within a large-scale operation, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
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📌 Fleet Finance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne