Finance Manager – Brisbane Corporate Office

Cargo Transport Systems (CTS)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Cargo Transport Systems (CTS) is a joint venture between Swire Shipping and Cargo Transport Systems AUST Pty Ltd, created to deliver innovative, high-quality end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions. With a strong presence across Australia and Papua New Guinea, we offer a comprehensive suite of services.

We are a dynamic and growing company, focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement to better serve our clients across our areas of influence.

About You

You are a confident professional with a proven track record in a senior finance role. You can distil complex financial information into clear, actionable insights and are comfortable presenting to and influencing senior executive leaders. You possess strong commercial acumen and a high level of self-awareness and personal effectiveness.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to join our Brisbane Corporate Office. Reporting to the Managing Director, this key leadership role will oversee the financial and management reporting for both our Australia and Papua New Guinea companies. The position will work closely with Commercial and Operations teams, as well as finance counterparts in both countries, to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting – Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow statements

Prepare commentaries and variance analysis in accordance with group reporting timelines

Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in coordination with the Managing Director

Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions

Monitor and prepare month-end close including accruals, prepayments, and recharges

Analise KPIs and performance against budget/forecast and implement corrective actions

Manage payroll reconciliations in conjunction with HR and oversee superannuation compliance

Provide statutory and tax reporting for Australia and PNG entities

Support and liaise with parent companies and shareholders

Lead a small finance team performance, mentoring and development

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent

CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification

Minimum 5 years' progressive accounting experience

Strong background in both financial and management reporting

Experience leading finance teams in a complex or multinational environment

High-level analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel), accounting software, and Power BI

Desirable:

Experience in logistics, supply chain or transport industry

Familiarity with multi-entity reporting, especially across international boundaries

Skills & Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proven leadership with the ability to empower and develop team members

Decisive and confident in financial and business decision-making

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders

High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

A chance to contribute to an expanding, innovative joint venture

At CTS, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity. We actively encourage applications from any background.