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Freight forwarding financial leader

Melbourne
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Posted: 1 September
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We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to spearhead our freight forwarding division. As Finance Director, you will be responsible for guiding financial operations and driving performance.

Key responsibilities include:

* Monitoring financial performance and profitability across service lines
* Reviewing, developing, and implementing financial standards, procedures, and controls in accordance with relevant accounting standards
* Supporting pricing, margin optimization, and ROI analyses for freight forwarding services
* Preparing monthly financial and management accounts
* Overseeing working capital, including receivables, payables, and cash flow optimization
* Facilitating freight forwarding-specific considerations such as banking arrangements, pre-payments, currency hedging, or trade-related credit
* Collaborating closely with operations to understand shipment billing, carrier costs, insurance, consolidation/deconsolidation, and customs charges
* Leading finance transformation initiatives, including ERP, automation, BI dashboards, and analytics tools
* Cross-functional collaboration with Ops, Sales, Customs, and Commercial teams for forecasting, cost control, and pricing discussions
* Overseeing quarterly forecast and yearly budgeting processes
* Leading and mentoring finance professionals, promoting performance and succession

Requirements include:

* Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) certified or equivalent
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 7–10 years' experience in finance, preferably within multinational companies
* Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and business partnering skills
* Solid knowledge of IFRS, financial standards, and local regulatory requirements
* Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Commercially minded with strong business acumen
* Hands-on, analytical, and detail-oriented; thrives under pressure
* Proven leadership with experience developing high-performing teams

Our organization is dedicated to making the world's trade flow better, creating opportunities and improving quality of life for people around the world.

We're a global company with a diverse and professional team spanning 73 countries on six continents.

Our vision is to create seamless supply chain solutions that change the way the world trades.

Benefits include:

* Equal opportunity employer
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion
* Opportunities for career growth and development

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