Pacific National
Assistant Treasurer
To deliver what matters – for our people, our customers, and our shareholders.
Finance and accounting
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Pacific National
Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 70+ sites across Australia.
About the role
About the Role As Assistant Treasurer, you will play a key role in Pacific National’s Treasury operations, ensuring financial stability and efficiency. Reporting to the Head of Treasury & Insurance, you will be responsible for overseeing banking relationships, debt management, and risk mitigation strategies. Your expertise will support engagement with investors and rating agencies, execution of financial transactions, and compliance with treasury reporting requirements. You will also contribute to financial modelling, cash flow forecasting, and strategic refinancing activities.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing relationships with banks and overseeing ~$1.75 billion in bank debt facilities.
- Supporting the management of ~$4 billion debt book, including investor engagement.
- Executing foreign exchange, money market and interest rate transactions to manage risk.
- Overseeing treasury reporting and ensuring compliance with financial obligations.
- Preparing financial models and presentations for investors, banks, and rating agencies.
- Managing treasury systems and supporting strategic funding initiatives.
About You To be successful in this role, you have at least 3 years’ experience in a corporate treasury role within a large complex organisation. You will bring a strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills. In addition, to be successful in this role you will have:
- Expertise in managing financial transactions, including money markets, FX, and interest rate swaps.
- A deep understanding of corporate debt management and capital market issuances.
- Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach to financial risk management and reporting.
The benefits We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Pursue growth and career development
- Access mentoring programs
- Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service
- Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members
- Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more.
What you'll be responsible for
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Operational and Financial Reporting
Analyze financial data to prepare timely reports to support business decisions
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Financial Statement Creation and Reporting
Produce financial statements and reports in a timely manner to support business needs and decisions
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Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and undertake reconciliations
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
Meet the team
