Strategic Finance Leader — Transport & Logistics

Tom People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TOM People is recruiting a Strategic Finance Partner for a major transport and logistics network in Sydney, NSW. The role combines FP&A, financial leadership, and strategic business partnering to support national operations and drive commercial outcomes.

You will lead a team of finance professionals, deliver budgeting and forecasting across transport and store delivery, and provide insights to senior leaders to optimize performance and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with strong finance business partnering and FP&A experience.
• Background within logistics, transport, supply chain, FMCG, retail, or other operationally intensive environments.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving commercial outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across transport and store delivery operations.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver commercial insights on key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Evaluate business cases and support investment and resource allocation decisions.
• Lead and develop a team while driving continuous improvement initiatives across reporting and processes

Skills

Finance partnering

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

TOM People is recruiting a Strategic Finance Partner for a major transport and logistics network in Sydney, NSW. The role combines FP&A, financial leadership, and strategic business partnering to support national operations and drive commercial outcomes.

You will lead a team of finance professionals, deliver budgeting and forecasting across transport and store delivery, and provide insights to senior leaders to optimize performance and investment decisions.