Nicholas Payne

Nicholas Payne is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in various financial roles across several organizations. Currently serving as Financial Controller at Mainfreight since January 2023, Nicholas previously held key positions as Group Financial Controller at AustOn Corporation and Head of Finance at In2food Australia. Nicholas's career includes significant roles at Mainfreight as Senior Company Accountant and at ELG Haniel Metals Ltd as Financial Controller, where responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, and reviewing hedging positions. Experience also encompasses management of accounting practices at TaxWise Inc., where Nicholas developed tax planning strategies and engaged in forensic accounting, and prior roles at Bears Logistics and Taxwise Professionals Pty Ltd. Academically, Nicholas is a member of CPA Australia and holds a Diploma in Financial Planning and Services from Mentor Education, as well as a Bachelor of Economics from La Trobe University.