<p><strong>Financial Controller - Private Equity Backed | High-Growth Logistics<br /><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Melbourne Airport<strong><br /> <br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong><strong> Chief Financial Officer</strong></p><p>Join a fast-growing, private equity-backed global logistics business as its Financial Controller-driving financial excellence, systems transformation, and operational performance across multiple international markets. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead in a dynamic, high-growth environment with significant strategic impact.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will own financial reporting, controls, tax, and systems development while partnering closely with the CFO and senior leaders. You'll lead the organisation through its first external audit, implement a new ERP, and shape budgeting, forecasting, and commercial insights in a PE-backed setting.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What You'll Lead</strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end financial control, board reporting, and compliance across global entities</li><li>Delivery of timely, accurate reporting, KPIs, and bank covenant requirements</li><li>Implementation of a new ERP/accounting system and ongoing process automation</li><li>Preparation of the first global budget and rolling forecasts</li><li>Multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and transfer pricing support</li><li>M&A due diligence and integration</li><li>Leadership of a capable international finance team</li><li>Cash flow, treasury, currency exposure, and working capital optimisation</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification (mandatory)</li><li>Strong technical accounting background; Big 4 experience desirable</li><li>Experience in PE-backed, high-growth or complex multinational environments</li><li>Proven success in ERP/system implementations</li><li>Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to deliver clarity, control, and commercial insight in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Shape the finance function during a pivotal growth phase</li><li>Direct impact on systems, strategy, controls, and global performance</li><li>High executive visibility and real opportunities to influence the next stage of growth</li><li>Dynamic, engaging environment with a private equity mindset</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Working Environment</strong></p><p>Based at Melbourne Airport with some travel as required, and flexibility during peak reporting periods<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are a commercially-minded and are hungry to improving business lines and operations and you are a finance professional with the drive to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or email directly to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Reference No: 06810-0013336083MG </strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWF0dC5nYXZpbi4zOTEyMy4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Company </strong></span></p><p>Join a highly regarded services organisation with a strong community reputation. The business is expanding through (M&A), creating an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to contribute during a period of transformation and integration.<br /><br />We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support the finance team during this phase, to provide expertise on an initial contract basis.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Role </strong></span></p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the optimisation of the financial accounting processes, reporting and control. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:</p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly reporting, including actual results, variations, and forecasts</li><li>Management and reporting on corporate P&L statements</li><li>Supporting M&A-related finance activities, including due diligence, integration of acquired entities, and alignment of financial reporting processes</li><li>Ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal and contractual requirements</li><li>Driving process improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of reporting</li><li>Financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Manage month and year end closing process</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Your Skills & Experience </strong></span></p><ul><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.</li><li>CA/CPA Qualification</li><li>Minimum 5 years' accounting experience within a mid-sized complex business</li><li>Exposure to M&A, financial due diligence, or post-acquisition integration highly regarded</li><li>Proven ability to develop effective partnerships between finance and business functions</li><li>Excellent analytical ability, accuracy and attention to detail</li></ul><p> </p><p>Job reference: 06830-0013342044</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpc2UuTWFydGluLjUwNTY0LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
