Business Controller – Automated Cold-Chain (Sydney)

NewCold; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Innovation culture

Employee well-being

Global scale, local impact

Job summary

NewCold in Sydney is seeking a mid-senior Business Controller to establish strong financial controls and reporting frameworks in a new automated facility. You will partner with operations to build robust financial structures and drive cost optimisation across a technically advanced environment.

The role requires a commercially minded finance professional with 3+ years in a similar role, CPA/CA or equivalent, and a background in project and management accounting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years minimum experience in a similar role
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Analytical skills
• Commercial acumen with strong communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit monthly reporting pack to group with insights and management comments in a timely manner.
• Complete internal (Australia) NewCold reporting as required.
• Timely and accurate completion of weekly cashflow projections.
• Prepare covenant reporting in support of lender compliance requirements.
• Lead the annual budget completion with wider Finance team, Commercial and Operations.
• Rolling forecasts and support the Commercial team with finance and operations input.
• Support the shared service centre regarding recurring accounting transactions and closing process.
• Monitor the site's financial results and collaborate with Operations leadership team to identify improvement areas.
• Foster a cost-conscious culture with high internal customer service.
• Work with Functional managers on improvement initiatives to optimise costs.
• Maintain records per policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls.
• Engage with external providers like Audit, Tax, and Banking.

Skills

3+ years experience

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

NewCold in Sydney is seeking a mid-senior Business Controller to establish strong financial controls and reporting frameworks in a new automated facility. You will partner with operations to build robust financial structures and drive cost optimisation across a technically advanced environment.

The role requires a commercially minded finance professional with 3+ years in a similar role, CPA/CA or equivalent, and a background in project and management accounting.