Manufacturing Finance Controller & Profit Optimizer

Ox Trailers; Warwick; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ox Trailers in Warwick, Queensland seeks a hands-on Commercial Manager to lead finance, AR/AP, costing, and ERP controls across sales, design, purchasing and production.

You will build robust reporting, cash forecasting and profit improvement plans, while guiding a team and aligning budgets with strategic goals.

Experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting and ERP systems is essential; CA/CPA backgrounds valued.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with manufacturing sector experience.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and drive profitability improvements.
• Strong costing, budgeting, forecasting and ERP skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and oversee AR and AP functions.
• Own management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Develop reliable job costing, WIP, inventory and cost controls.
• Drive profit improvement through margin analysis and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Design and Purchasing to improve cash flow.
• Ensure ERP data quality and robust internal controls.

Skills

Manufacturing finance leadership

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (manufacturing)

Financial reporting software

Job description

Ox Trailers in Warwick, Queensland seeks a hands-on Commercial Manager to lead finance, AR/AP, costing, and ERP controls across sales, design, purchasing and production.

You will build robust reporting, cash forecasting and profit improvement plans, while guiding a team and aligning budgets with strategic goals.

Experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting and ERP systems is essential; CA/CPA backgrounds valued.