Management Accountant
- Support financial management and operational performance of the business.
- Deliver high-quality financial analysis, management reporting, and budgeting.
- Supervise accounting staff and ensure accurate financial reporting.
We are a leading Australian manufacturer and importer of customised steel packaging solutions. We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Management Accountant to support the financial management, operational performance, and strategic objectives of the business.
Reporting to senior management, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial insights to support informed decision-making across our manufacturing and distribution operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and review financial controls, management accounting systems and cost-control procedures.
- Analyse product manufacturing costs, raw material costs, production overheads, margins and sales pricing.
- Prepare regular management accounts, financial reports, cash-flow forecasts and supporting taxation documentation.
- Coordinate annual budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis across manufacturing and operational activities.
- Monitor actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts and organisational targets.
- Prepare financial modelling and analysis to support product pricing, production planning and commercial decisions.
- Assess the value and financial performance of company assets, plant, equipment and proposed capital investments.
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, cost-saving opportunities and areas for improved profitability.
- Support Inventory function and stock accuracy through timely tracking of inventory adjustments, investigations and reconciliation of stock variances.
- Provide management with timely financial advice and reports to support strategic planning and business growth.
- Establish and review financial risk-management processes, internal controls and reporting procedures.
- Identify accounting irregularities, control weaknesses and areas of non-compliance, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
- Review the accuracy and integrity of financial information and ensure reporting complies with relevant statutory and organisational requirements.
- Support funding and cash-flow requirements and liaise with banks, financial institutions, external accountants and other professional advisers.
- Assist management in evaluating investment, capital expenditure and business development proposals.
- Supervise and support accounting staff, including reviewing their work and ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial reporting.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, benchmarking and cost-efficiency initiatives across the manufacturing operations.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- CPA or CA qualification, or substantial progress towards completion.
- Demonstrated experience in a management accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or importing environment.
- Strong knowledge of costing, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MYOB, and ERP accounting systems.
- Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Proven achievement and experience in a similar role and industry.
- Reliable and capable team player who can remain productive while working remotely.
What We Offer
- A permanent full-time position within a well-established and growing Australian manufacturing business.
- Hybrid / remote working flexibility.
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
- A collaborative and professional working environment.
- Opportunities to contribute directly to operational performance and business growth.
- A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If you are a commercially focused finance professional seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply.
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