Senior Financial Controller / Chief Financial Officer - Macksville NSW

• Large Family owned business
• Will consider applicants stepping up
• Senior leadership role with board-level influence

About the company
Backed by 30+ years of experience, this Aussie truck specialist is the go-to for sales, service, parts, and custom builds — trusted to keep fleets moving.

About the role
Step into a senior finance role where your insights shape strategy and drive growth. Be part of a $100m multi-unit group, work closely with the board, and make a real impact.

Duties

• Lead the finance function for a multi-unit group ($100m + turnover), overseeing reporting, analysis, and compliance.
• Deliver monthly management reports and board-level insights, translating numbers into clear commercial recommendations.
• Manage banking, insurance, floor plan financing, and other key external relationships.
• Drive the annual budgeting process and provide accurate forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee cash flow, risk management, and ensure financial controls are in place across all business units.
• Mentor and manage a small finance team (FM, FA, AP), with dotted-line influence over AR staff.
• Work hands-on in a flat, family-business style structure while guiding the team to deliver accurate and timely results.
• Contribute actively to the senior management team, with a seat at the board and input into strategic discussions.
• Assess new business opportunities, conduct due diligence, and evaluate financial and commercial risks.
• Enhance reporting and analysis through advanced Excel and financial systems (Auto IT advantageous).

Skills and experience

• CPA or CA qualified, with 10+ years’ experience in accounting and finance.
• Proven track record leading a finance team and working closely with senior management.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Skilled at providing not just numbers, but commercial insights that influence business decisions.
• Hands-on leadership style, ideally with experience in a flat or family-business environment.
• Confident in managing external stakeholders, including banks, insurers, and auditors.
• Experienced in board-level reporting and contributing to strategic discussions.
• Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to Auto IT or similar systems highly regarded.
• Ability to assess new business opportunities, evaluate risks, and provide sound recommendations.
• Automotive industry experience desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Monday–Friday role with overtime as required
• Senior leadership position with a seat at the board table
• Hands-on role in a supportive, flat-structured, family-style business
• Opportunity to influence strategic direction across multiple business units
• Long-term career growth in a stable and successful organisation

How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a successful business for this fantastic full-time position, please send us your resume today.

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