Financial Controller – Commercial Finance & Business Performance

Financial Controller – Commercial Finance & Business Performance

Varley Transport, a prominent Western Australian transport and logistics group with a 40-year legacy, is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to join its leadership team. The company is recognised for its service, reliability, safety, and enduring customer relationships.

As the business expands, this role is crucial for supporting operational, financial, and strategic excellence across various divisions. While technical financial expertise is valued, cultural alignment is equally important. The ideal candidate will demonstrate humility, integrity, accountability, initiative, and a commitment to supporting colleagues and customers. This is a unique chance to undertake senior finance leadership within a successful, growing family-owned business while enjoying genuine workplace flexibility.

About the Role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will be responsible for financial accounting, reporting, payroll governance, controls, compliance, and operational financial performance across multiple business divisions. This position extends beyond traditional financial accounting, offering the opportunity to collaborate with operational leaders to enhance profitability, strengthen decision-making, support strategic initiatives, and drive continuous business improvement.

This is a permanent, part-time leadership position, approximately 19 hours per week (0.5 FTE). The specific working arrangement will be negotiated with the successful candidate, balancing flexibility with necessary support during key reporting, budgeting, audit, and planning periods. The Financial Controller will be an integral part of the leadership team, expected to maintain strong organisational visibility and drive financial discipline, accountability, and commercial performance. A key measure of success will be the consistent delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information, supported by exceptional attention to detail, enabling informed operational and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Reporting
• Lead the Group's financial accounting and reporting functions.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting, maintaining high standards of data integrity, analysis, and attention to detail.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare and analyse management reports, financial performance reports, and business insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.

• Commercial Finance & Business Performance
• Monitor transport profitability, fleet utilisation, and operational performance.
• Analyse fleet, fuel, labour, and operational costs.
• Support customer pricing reviews, tender submissions, and contract profitability analysis.
• Provide commercial insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Assist management in evaluating strategic initiatives and investment opportunities.

• Financial Governance & Compliance
• Drive strong financial controls, governance, and compliance disciplines.
• Oversee payroll governance and compliance activities.
• Support external audit processes and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with treasury, cash flow, and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, taxation, and regulatory requirements.

• Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Improve financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Support technology initiatives and finance process improvements.
• Assist in developing scalable finance systems and reporting frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making across the Group.

• Leadership & Team Support
• Work collaboratively with operational leaders and key stakeholders.
• Support and mentor finance team members where appropriate.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness.
• Contribute positively to the broader leadership team.

About You You are a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on working closely with operational teams and contributing to strategic decision-making. You seek a role that merges meaningful leadership, commercial influence, and workplace flexibility, allowing you to make a genuine impact within a growing business.

You will likely possess:

• CPA or CA qualification.
• A minimum of five years' experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, accounting, and compliance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Experience within transport, logistics, mining services, or industrial sectors.

Details:

• Location: Forrestdale
• Work Type: Part-time
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Reporting Line: Chief Financial Officer