Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing)

Brooklyn Permanent AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As a 2IC to the Financial Controller, you will partner heavily with operations, drive product costing, analysis and process improvement within a fast paced manufacturing organisation.
  • Competitive salary of $130,000 - $150,000 + Super
  • Serve as a genuine 2IC to the Financial Controller.

About Our Client

Our client is a multi site, mid sized manufacturer and wholesaler in Melbourne's West. They have a strong brand nationally and export to a diverse international market.

Job Description

  • Lead the month‑end management accounting process, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Oversee and refine product costing models to ensure accurate standard costs and margin visibility.
  • Partner with operations, supply chain and production teams to drive cost efficiencies and performance improvements.
  • Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts and budgeting insights for senior leadership.
  • Analyse manufacturing performance metrics such as yield, scrap, labour efficiency and overhead absorption
  • Support inventory valuations, stocktake processes and continuous improvement of cost control frameworks.
  • Provide commercial insight to support pricing decisions, capital expenditure proposals and strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Industrial/manufacturing experience will be highly regarded
  • Experience with product costing will be extremely advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and technical foundation
  • Experience with a large ERP like SAP
  • Strong ability to influence operational stakeholders and drive process improvement

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package ranging from $130,000 - $150,000 + Super
  • A seat at the decision making table as a 2IC to the FC
  • Convenient onsite parking
  • Hybrid working
  • Stable, profitable business



Contact
William Harris
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6936216
Phone number
+61 466 534 114

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Management Accounting
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Brooklyn
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
William Harris
Consultant phone
+61 466 534 114
Job Reference
JN-012026-6936216
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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