Finance Manager

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.  

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

We are currently looking to appoint a Finance Manager - Integrated Solutions - the senior finance leader supporting our Australian transport business.

This is a highly visible role where you'll partner closely with operational leadership, helping shape business performance across both our General Transport and Convenience Transport operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, Australia, you will work hand-in-hand with the Director of Transport, Australia and broader leadership team, acting as a trusted commercial advisor while driving financial performance, reporting, forecasting and strategic decision-making.

The role can be based in Melbourne (preferred) or Adelaide.

• Providing commercial and financial leadership across the Integrated Solutions transport business

• Partnering with Transport leadership to drive performance, profitability and operational efficiency

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities

• Delivering insightful P&L reporting, variance analysis and performance reporting

• Developing business cases for major tenders, customer opportunities and growth initiatives

• Analysing operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including transport optimisation and process improvement

• Acting as the key Finance representative on the transport leadership team.

We're seeking someone who combines strong commercial finance capability with experience within the transport, logistics, fleet or supply chain industry.

You'll bring:

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

• Extensive experience in a senior finance, commercial finance or business partnering role

• Demonstrated experience supporting transport, logistics or supply chain operations

• Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling capability

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• The ability to influence senior operational stakeholders and translate financial information into commercial outcomes

• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-moving environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join the business during a significant period of activity and transformation, including:

• Major forecasting and budgeting cycles

• Ongoing commercial growth initiatives

• Operational and system transformation programs, including Blue Yonder implementation

• Peak trading period preparation and execution

You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping shape the future performance of a critical national transport operation.

Why Lineage?
 

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.