Management Accountant (Analytics & Reporting)
Location: Cairns, QLD (Full-time, On-Site Role)
Salary: Up to $130K + Super

This role is based in Cairns, QLD. Candidates must be willing to work from the Cairns office full-time.

Join a Leading Infrastructure & Investment Group
A well-established infrastructure and investment company with a diverse portfolio across aviation, commercial real estate, hospitality, and energy is seeking a Management Accountant to drive financial clarity, segment reporting, and strategic insights across its operations.

With significant investments across multiple sectors, this organisation plays a crucial role in regional development across Northern Australia. This is a brand-new role, offering an opportunity to establish financial processes, improve cost transparency, and support key strategic decisions.

If you're a tech-savvy, consultative accountant who enjoys creating dashboards, breaking down complex financials, and leading process improvements, this is a chance to make a real impact.

Why This Role?

• Brand-new position – Be the first Management Accountant, designing financial reporting and analysis frameworks from the ground up.
• High-impact finance function – Work closely with senior leadership and the CFO to improve cost transparency and financial decision-making.
• Multi-industry exposure – Gain experience across aviation, commercial property, hospitality, and energy infrastructure.
• Systems & process improvement – Play a key role in selecting & implementing a new enterprise consolidation system.
• Work & live in tropical North Queensland – Cairns offers career growth, a strong regional economy, and a unique lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Financial Reporting & Dashboards – Lead consolidated & business unit reporting, delivering clear, visually engaging dashboards for senior leadership.
• Cost Analysis & Financial Transparency – Help dissect and segment financial data to provide detailed cost insights across multiple business units.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Partner with key stakeholders to develop budgets, analyse variances, and support long-term planning.
• Financial Systems & ERP Integration – Assist in evaluating, selecting, and implementing a new enterprise consolidation system to streamline reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with non-financial leaders, translating complex financial data into clear business insights.

Who We’re Looking For

• CA/CPA/CIMA qualified with at least five years of experience (or two years post-qualification).
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience (Tech One preferred).
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Hands-on and autonomous – Comfortable setting up financial processes from scratch in a newly created role.
• Tech-savvy and data-driven – Passion for dashboards, reporting, and financial modelling.

The Location – Cairns, QLD
This role is based in Cairns, where the organisation’s finance hub is located. With two additional offices in the Northern Territory, you’ll gain exposure to business units across multiple locations.

If you're looking for a fresh challenge in a thriving regional centre, this is an opportunity to own a key finance role while enjoying the benefits of North Queensland.

This is a full-time, on-site role. Candidates must be willing to work from the Cairns office.

The Benefits
This is a dynamic and growing organisation, offering:

• A collaborative & professional work environment with modern systems and processes.
• Career development opportunities, with potential for growth within finance or operational roles.
• Involvement in business-wide financial system improvements and process automation projects.
• A strong commitment to employee wellbeing, with initiatives supporting work-life balance.

Pre-Employment Checks
The successful candidate will be required to undergo:

• National Police Check
• Right to Work in Australia verification
• Pre-employment medical
• Alcohol & drug screening (ongoing monitoring may apply)