AECOM’s progressive Cost Management team has a new opportunity for a proven Cost Manager to work in partnership with our Building Services practice, alongside this our Cost Management team also support major projects in Transport, Civil Infrastructure, Energy and Environmental sectors.

This is a new position to support our growing team of Cost Managers in Melbourne and will allow you to lead and support our multi-disciplinary projects with a key focus on Building Services projects, while benefiting from a world-wide knowledge base of specialist engineering and construction professionals.

As part of our high performing Cost Management group, you will be responsible for providing cost management services on some of Melbourne’s most iconic projects, giving you the opportunity to further develop your career in a range of market sectors.

As part of this role tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with feasibility studies, capital cost advice;
• Cost planning and estimating during design phases;
• Measurement of quantities based on design drawings;
• Construction phase cost management;
• Asset Management
• Life-cycle costing.
• Risk Management
• Producing monthly cost reporting, cashflows and the like
• Developing client relationships both internally and externally

This role is ideal for a highly driven professional who is looking to continue to grow their cost management skills in Building Services, working on a range of medium to large-scale Buildings projects.

Our mission at Ofload is to achieve zero waste in trucking by digitising the transport industry.

In Australia, currently 30% of trucks drive empty and a further 50% are under utilised amounting to mass inefficiency and detrimental environmental impacts. Since 2020 we have scaled to a team of over 130, removed nearly 5 million empty kilometres from our roads and have planted over 11,000 trees to offset our carbon footprint in partnership with One Tree Planted.

In 2022, we supercharged our growth through the acquisition of logistics experts CIA Logistics, raised $60m in Series B funding and were recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Companies.

We are looking to grow our team and welcome people excited by the opportunity to disrupt the logistics industry!

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Finance Operations Manager focusing on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to join our finance team. This role is crucial in driving the transformation and automation of our financial processes to support our scaling finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization:

• Assess current AP and AR processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Design and implement streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Standardize processes across Ofload and ex-CIA Logistics (acquired 12 months ago)
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate financial processes with other business functions (Product, Ops and Tech in particular)

Tool implementation:

• Identify opportunities for automation within AP and AR functions.
• Collaborate with the Tech and Product teams to implement an integrated AP tool.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve processes.

Suppliers and Customers Relations:

• Manage relationships with carriers and customers to ensure timely payments and receipts.
• Implement strategies to improve payment terms and optimize cash flow.
• Resolve any disputes or discrepancies with vendors and customers promptly.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with regulations, draft policies
• Generate regular reports on AP and AR metrics for management review.
• Work with the financial accounting team to facilitate audits and address audit findings.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of AP and AR professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Provide training and development opportunities to team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in accounts payable and receivable management, preferably in a scaleup environment.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Experience implementing automation solutions and driving process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong people management skills

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria.

Life at Ofload

At Ofload, our values are in our DNA and underpin the work we do every day. We are proud of the collaborative, diverse and innovative culture we continue to build. The Ofload team is motivated by a shared ambition to digitise the logistics industry and have a truckload of fun while doing it! As well as the opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with the ability to make a meaningful impact everyday, you will enjoy;

• Working in a hybrid environment with a split of in-office and working from home. Our philosophy on working is one built around connection, inclusion and flexibility.
• Holistic wellness support for you and your family through our wellbeing partnership with Acacia Connection
• Generous parental leave entitlements including 16 weeks primary caregiver leave and continued superannuation contributions
• Annual learning and development budget to support your professional growth
• Paid volunteer leave to support the causes that matter to you

Plus all the exciting perks of joining a startup - epic Ofload swag, weekly catered breakfasts, monthly team lunch, a reward and recognition program and plenty of social events.

Ofload is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and a culture where people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. Applications are highly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
We endeavour to create an equitable recruitment process with an even playing field for all candidates. If you require any adjustments to be made, please let a member of our recruitment team know.