Financial Controller - Start Next Week!

Job title : Financial Controller - Start Next Week!
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : Circa $180,000 - $220,000 + Super
Contact name : Jamie Burgess
Contact email : jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JB5923
About the role 
An exciting immediate start role with an industry-leading Transport organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. Taking a hands-on approach, this Financial Controller role will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial, management & corporate accounting activities. Initially this will be a 3 month contractual assignment, however there is the opportunity for this role to be extended and/or made permanent given the exciting growth trajectory of the business.

The Responsibilities

  • Management of the full accounting and month-end processes
  • Business partner with key divisional teams on financial results
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Mentor and develop junior members of the team
  • Ad-hoc project involvement as and when required
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems, reporting, process and efficiency
The successful applicant with have
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have a strong attention to detail, must enjoy being hands-on with the work, have proven team management experience and have worked in a dynamic & complex organisation previously. Prior experience in the Transport / Logistics industry will also be regarded as highly advantageous.

Additional Benefits
  • Supportive culture
  • Opportunity for potential extension and/or permanency
  • Work for an industry-leading organisation
  • Extensive exposure to Senior Leadership Team and have a real voice in wider business decisions
  • Hybrid working arrangements (1-2 days work-from-home available)
About the Client
Our client is an industry-leading organisation that operates in the Transport / Logistics sector.

How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess on 0439 014 028 or at jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No JB5923.