Group Financial Controller

Job no:

760735
Work type:

Full time
Location:

Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia
Applications close:

24 Aug 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Here at Linfox, we believe
Together, Stronger

anything is possible. We use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. We work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government, and defence, and we help shape the future of logistics with industry-leading innovations in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.
What does the job look like?

The Group Financial Controller is a senior leadership role within the Finance division, responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial accounting and reporting functions across the Group. The role provides commercial insight and leadership in ensuring accounting systems and controls support the business goals of the Linfox Group, including Linfox Logistics, BevChain, Armaguard, Airports, Property, and Private Group entities.

The successful candidate will support key accountabilities including but not limited to:

Functional:

Lead the Group Accounting function to deliver accurate, timely and compliant financial reports and insights.
Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
Oversee compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including liaising with auditors and managing the external audit process.
Own the general ledger and ensure integrity across all balance sheet and PL accounts.
Oversee fixed asset accounting and ensure effective asset lifecycle management and capitalisation practices.
Partner with senior business stakeholders to drive financial understanding and embed accounting best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Partner closely with business unit General Managers, Finance Senior Leadership teams and the ELT and SLT to ensure the best outcome for Linfox and our partners.
Maintain close association with external auditors, Regulatory Bodies (ATO, ASIC) and consultants/advisors.
Liasing and presenting to the Board, Finance and Audit Committee.

Are you the one?

You will be a Group finance leader within a large dynamic organisation looking for your next senior opportunity. With demonstrated experience in leading multi-discipline teams, you will have managed external audits and regulatory compliance with presentation to ELT/Board levels. You will have worked closely with operations and traditional business units and can develop relationships both internally with senior executives. Other skills and knowledge include:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Commerce or Finance
CPA or CA qualification and membership
Experience working in a large consultancy group with recent industry experience
Expert understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
Knowledge and proven skills in: SAP/S4Hana, Concur and Billing systems - desirable
Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership experience of a diverse skilled team highly desirable.

At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), ages, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.


We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.


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