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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Financial Controller | Eastern Suburbs | Circa $180K package

Job title : Finance Manager & ControllerLocation : Melbourne

  • High growth Australian business | Thriving industry
  • Grow & develop to become the CFO | Build a team & develop your commercial skills
  • Eastern suburbs | Circa $180,000 package

The Opportunity 

An exciting newly created opportunity to join a high growth Australian business within the transport and logistics sector. As the Financial Controller you will partner with the Directors and General Manager to provide visibility and clarity on the financial performance of the business. Managing a small team you will have opportunity to grow your career and become the CFO whilst building the finance function. 

You should possess the confidence to take initiative and contribute valuable insights, while being comfortable handling routine finance tasks. You have a growth mindset that enables you to enhance and support commercial decision-making within the organisation.

The Challenge 

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping their financial strategy and ensuring operational excellence. Your responsibilities will involve but not be limited to:

  • Managing daily finance operations, including financial planning – forecasting, analysis and providing actionable insights 
  • Completing month end, including balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparing monthly financial reporting through to Directors and the General Manager
  • Preparing annual budgets 
  • Analysis of financial data and collaborate with wider business divisions 
  • Preparing payroll, accounts payable and receivable 
  • Identifying and improving systems and processes

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • You are a qualified CA or CPA with 6-9 years of professional working experience
  • You are excited by fast growing and progressive environments
  • Hands-on approach, highly driven, and outcomes-oriented, with adaptability in fast-paced, lean environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency, including financial modelling
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities, with a focus on developing high-potential talent

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Susan Fouche for a confidential discussion on 0428 915 103.  
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270