Symons Clark Logistics

Finance Business Partner

Symons Clark Logistics  •  $130k - $140k/yr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Symons Clark Logistics is a proud 150-year-old transport and logistics business based in
Port Adelaide, as we continue our journey of growth and transformation, we're investing in our people, systems, and capability to support the next chapter of our business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Business Partner works closely with
operational leaders across the business, providing financial insight, analysis
and support to drive informed decision-making and business performance.

This role partners with Department Managers and key stakeholders to translate financial
information into meaningful insights, identify opportunities for improvement,
and support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and modelling.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys
building relationships, influencing outcomes and helping teams achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build strong relationships with operational stakeholders, providing financial support, insight and guidance to drive business performance.
  • Analyse financial performance, budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks and
    opportunities to support informed decision-making.
  • Deliver meaningful financial reporting and commentary, translating complex financial
    information into practical business insights.
  • Develop financial models, scenario analysis and business cases to support strategic
    initiatives and investment decisions.
  • Partner with leaders to establish, monitor and improve key performance indicators that
    drive business performance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems, processes and
    data quality.
  • Work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to improve the month-end
    close process, ensuring accurate, timely and efficient financial reporting.
  • Provide operational support to the Finance team during peak periods and key business
    cycles, contributing to the delivery of critical finance activities and
    deadlines.

What we’re looking for:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline; CA or
    CPA studies will be highly regarded but are not essential.
  • Experience in a financial, analyst or commercial role, with an interest in partnering with
    stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships
    and influence stakeholders across the business.
  • Ability to interpret financial information, translate numbers into plain language and
    communicate the story behind the results.
  • Strong Excel capability, analytical skills and experience working with financial
    systems and reporting tools.
  • A proactive, adaptable and self-motivated approach, underpinned by professional
    integrity, discretion and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Symons Clark Logistics?

At Symons Clark Logistics, you'll be joining a business with a proud history and an exciting future. Guided by our values of respect, accountability, integrity, persistence, and passion, we've built a supportive culture where our people are encouraged to grow, contribute, and succeed.

We offer ongoing development opportunities, a competitive remuneration package, and the
chance to build your career with one of South Australia's most established
family-owned businesses.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disability.

Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?

  • Please email careers@symonsclark.com.au
Symons Clark Logistics

About Symons Clark Logistics

Symons Clark Logistics is a 140 year old, family owned, Port Adelaide based general transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a renewed focus on providing customers with complete logistic solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional transport and heavy haulage.

More recently, we have established a bulk transport division and are heavily invested in supporting South Australia's agricultural industry to bring product most efficiently to domestic and international customers. We provide transport ex-farm or storage, and deliver products such as fertiliser, feed, etc to farm gate or regional distribution centres from local distribution points, or direct ex vessel.

Conveniently located close to South Australia’s major shipping and intermodal hubs, Symons Clark operates a fully serviced container park servicing many of the major shipping lines, and provide onsite secure indoor and outdoor storage. We are a fully accredited Customs 77G and 1.1 Quarantine approved premises with capability to provide all associated services including tailgate, fumigation, and freight inspections.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Port Adelaide, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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