• Leading ASX Listed Logistics Business
• Technical Financial Reporting Focus | Team Management 
• Sydney Western Suburbs | $240k + STI

The Opportunity

Join a leading Australian logistics business as Head of Financial Control, reporting directly to an exceptional Group CFO. You will manage 3 direct reports and play a pivotal role in a high-performing finance team. This role offers full ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and controls, with plenty of scope to lead improvement and optimisation initiatives. Perfect for a current Financial Controller looking for a fresh and rewarding challenge.  

The Challenge

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the preparation of monthly, half-year and year-end financial statements in line with ASX and statutory reporting requirements
• Manage the external reporting process, including coordination of ASX releases and board reporting packs
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain group accounting policies
• Oversee the month-end close process across the group to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls and governance frameworks
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial oversight across core logistics operations
• Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationships
• Lead and develop a team of 3 finance professionals
• Support the CFO by monitoring and communicating the group’s capital requirements and coordinating funds flow

The Expertise

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

• CA / CPA qualified with relevant financial leadership experience
• Ideally Big4 or Mid-tier chartered accounting experience prior to your successful transition into industry
• Ability to be hands on with proven experience driving financial performance across a team oriented environment
• Superior financial reporting and technical accounting experience
• Experience in the development of internal controls and financial policies
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Previous experience in a capital intensive environment will be looked upon favourably

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 Henry Clunies-Ross for a confidential discussion on 0477 359 020 or alternatively please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook
  
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

• Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
• Finance Managers & Financial Controller
• Financial & Management Accountants
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.