
Management Accountant
Robert Walters
Posted 21 days ago
Join a growing manufacturing business as a hands-on Management Accountant, reporting to a high-calibre CFO and partnering closely with operations leaders. You'll own weekly and monthly reporting cycles, analyse labour and material costs, manage stock and asset reconciliations, and support forecasting and BOM management. This is a broad role with commercial impact, perfect for someone who thrives on solving operational problems through finance.
Why You Should Apply
This privately owned manufacturer is entering an exciting phase of growth under a refreshed leadership team. They're seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to partner with operations and help lift performance across the business.
You'll own the reporting cycle end to end, from stock variances to monthly packs, while working closely with the COO and CFO. It's a broad, commercially focused role where your insights will directly shape operations and decision-making.
The Opportunity
Embedded in the heart of the business, this role offers full visibility across production, sales and cost centres. You'll lead operational reporting, reconcile key accounts, support forecasting, and influence strategic outcomes through accurate, practical analysis.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver weekly stock take and usage variance reporting to operations leadership
- Prepare weekly KPI and monthly sales reports with clear insights and recommendations
- Analyse labour trends and flag improvement opportunities
- Reconcile stock across internal and third-party warehouse systems
- Maintain the fixed asset register including physical audits
- Report on freight, storage, rebates and overheads
- Support cost tracking for planned maintenance and capital projects
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials and production work orders
- Lead forecasting and budgeting cycles
- Supervise one Finance Officer and drive continuous process improvement
Who You Are
- 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing or FMCG accounting role
- Comfortable on the factory floor and in the general ledger
- Skilled in Excel and ERP systems
- Strong background in cost analysis, inventory and management reporting
- Experience supporting NPD costing and scenario planning
- Organised, solutions-focused and eager to lead improvements
- Prior leadership or mentoring experience is a bonus
Culture and Team
This team values integrity, ownership and practical problem-solving. The environment suits someone who enjoys autonomy, collaboration, and seeing their work translate into better performance across the business.
What's on Offer
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with real breadth, leadership visibility and operational depth. You'll influence how finance supports production, people and strategy - and you'll do it in a business where your work genuinely matters.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Reggie Van Driel on +61 7 3032 2222 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
About Robert Walters
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