We're partnering with a growing logistics organisation seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team. This new role is a broad, hands‐on role combining finance leadership with commercial support and operational business partnering.
This is a highly visible position suited to someone who thrives in an SME environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to drive process improvement, strengthen commercial controls and improve cash performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end‐to‐end finance function including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Partner with the Director and Operations Managers to improve commercial outcomes and operational performance
* Drive working capital improvements, debtor management and cash conversion initiatives
* Strengthen quote‐to‐cash processes including invoicing, billing discipline and revenue capture
* Oversee commercial governance including pricing, contract terms, variations and margin management
* Deliver monthly management reporting, KPI analysis and financial insights to support decision‐making
* Manage payroll, accounts payable, compliance and statutory reporting in a hands‐on environment
* Implement internal controls, process improvements and operational efficiencies across finance and administration
* Lead and mentor a small finance/shared services team
* Support customer negotiations and commercial decision‐making where required
About You
* CA or CPA qualified
* Proven experience in a Financial Controller, CFO or Commercial Finance leadership role within an SME environment
* Strong commercial capability across contracts, pricing, margins and working capital management
* Hands‐on operator comfortable working across both strategic and day‐to‐day finance responsibilities
* Experience within logistics, industrial services, manufacturing, engineering, construction or project‐based environments preferred
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence operations and leadership teams
* Advanced systems and Excel capability with a continuous improvement mindset
What's on Offer
* Salary package of $150k–$160k + Super
* Direct partnership with the business Director and leadership team
* Broad role with significant influence across finance, commercial and operations
* Opportunity to drive meaningful process and performance improvements
* Dynamic and growing business with a down‐to‐earth culture
* Inner Western suburbs location
If you're looking for a commercially focused finance leadership role where you can make a visible impact across a growing business, apply now or reach out to me, Jason Sellyn for a confidential discussion on 0423‐169‐160.
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