Chief Financial Officer

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company (ASX: 'KSC') and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Founded in Mount Gambier, we have grown and now represent Australia and New Zealand as one of the largest multi-modal providers with an annual turnover of approximately $800M. At the core of our success are our 1800 dedicated employees thriving in an open collaborative and innovative culture.

The Opportunity: Reporting to the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, this is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal Chief Financial Officer role where you will ensure the integrity of financial and management accounts, providing the Managing Director / CEO with financial insights and strategies to drive informed decision-making. You will lead and shape finance, administration, and payroll functions to drive governance, growth, and impact at the highest level of the business.

This opportunity will be based in our corporate head office in Melbourne, and will be ideal for a stable, proven leader with ASX-listed experience who can drive innovation while fostering a strong, positive culture.

Success Profile:

• CPA Qualified (or equivalent) with a relevant finance or accounting degree.
• Demonstrated success in a senior financial leadership role within an ASX-listed company.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to innovate and drive sustainable growth.
• Deep expertise in governance, compliance, and risk management with the judgement to influence executive and Board level decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, engage, and uplift teams while fostering a positive, high performing culture.
• Experience in transport and logistics industry will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to drive growth and long-term performance.
• Deliver timely, accurate reporting and insight to support executive and Board decision-making.
• Lead annual planning, budgets, and cash flow management to optimise returns and investment decisions.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management across all statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee treasury, funding, and insurance programs to safeguard and strengthen the company's position.
• Partner with executives and divisional leaders to deliver commercial outcomes and create value.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance for OH&S and Comcare self-insurance including budgets, annual licence requirements and regulatory lodgements.
• Inspire and mentor your team to build capability, foster a positive and high performing culture, while take people on the journey lifting performance through guidance, not just expectations.

Our people enjoy benefits

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Novated car lease option.
• Salary sacrifice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Growth and development to support career progression.
• Employee recognition and rewards program.
• Employee assistance program including financial wellness support.
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace.

If you are a collaborative, driven leader who brings strong work ethic, a positive mindset, and a commitment to continuous growth - this senior opportunity is for you! Apply today or call Cherie Crews for a confidential conversation: 0476 008 249.

Feel free to send us a text if you are reaching out outside of standard work hours or on a weekend, and we'll get back to you with a call as soon as possible. We're here to help!

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation.