Business Controller

• NewCold has grown into one of world's largest,
• advanced automated warehouse and cold chain logistics companies. Our company
• has a rapidly expanding global presence with our Innovation & Support
• Centre located within the head office in Breda, the Netherlands. A pioneer in
• developing and operating frozen and multi-temperature automated warehouses, we
• offer significant footprint, labour, and energy reduction with increased food
• safety. NewCold's global network of over 20 locations spans across three continents.
• Our company is supported by a global team of nearly 3000 employees.
• We plan, design, build, own, and operate the cold storage facilities with our
• own people!

The Opportunity

• WE ARE EXPANDING!
• We’re seeking a mid-senior level Business Controller to join
• our brand-new, state-of-the-art Marsden Park facility in the northwest of Sydney.
• You will play a key role in establishing strong financial
• controls, reporting frameworks, and performance standards within a newly
• commissioned automated facility. This role suits a commercially minded finance
• professional who enjoys partnering with operations and building effective
• financial structures in technically advanced environments.

About the vacancy

Main Duties

• Coordinate and submit monthly reporting pack to group with insights and management comments in a timely manner.
• Complete internal (Australia) NewCold reporting as required.
• Timely and accurate completion of weekly cashflow projections.
• Prepare covenant reporting in support of lender compliance requirements.
• Lead the annual budget completion with wider Finance team, Commercial and Operations.
• Rolling forecasts and supporting the Commercial team with finance and operations input.
• Support the shared service centre regarding recurring accounting transactions and closing process.
• Monitor the site’s financial results and collaborate with Operations leadership team members to identify improvement areas.
• Foster a const-conscious culture while focused on achieving high levels of internal customer service.
• Works with Functional managers on improvement initiatives to optimise costs.
• Maintain records in accordance with approved policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintains strong internal controls.
• Work with outside service providers like Audit, Tax, and Banking.
• Adheres to monthly/annual financial reporting requirements.
• To engage and manage customer relationships in a professional and courteous manner.
• To ensure accurate and prompt communication and assistance to internal and external customers.
• To be pro-active in resolving issues and problems before they occur.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or Finance Skills and Experience

Key Skills & Knowledge

• 3+ years minimum experience in a similar role
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, financial accounting, taxation, management accounting, and management reporting
• Analytical skills

Commercial Acumen

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Why join NewCold?
• Pioneering Technology: Join a company at the forefront of automated
• storage and logistics advancements, shaping the future of cold chain
• management.
• Global Impact, Local Expertise: Be part of a worldwide network
• delivering local expertise to multinational partners, ensuring flawless,
• sustainable cold chain operations.
• Innovation Hub: At NewCold, your ideas are not just heard but
• actively encouraged, fostering an environment where innovation thrives.
• Dynamic Collaboration: Join a diverse, highly skilled team
• passionate about collective success, fostering an atmosphere where
• collaboration leads to groundbreaking achievements.
• Consultative Committee: Be part of a consultative committee,
• contributing to decision-making processes and company improvements.