Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a leading FMCG organisation in Brisbane, supporting operations within a thriving and respected business. This role offers the chance to work closely with a knowledgeable finance team, providing strategic guidance and professional development while driving continuous improvement across financial systems and processes. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values collective achievement, training opportunities, and generous employee benefits including access to discounted products and health insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a dependable business partner to other teams by providing comprehensive support on all matters relating to performance and financial processes.
• Review, collect, and record data for the preparation of timely and accurate weekly and monthly results and reports.
• Prepare journals and general ledger reconciliations with high attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Compile month-end reports including detailed analysis of operating costs to inform key stakeholders of financial performance.
• Liaise regularly with Senior Management, managing queries on site with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Analyse standard versus actual cost variances; identify challenges and opportunities, recommending corrective actions as indicated by performance to meet cost targets.
• Support the business plan and annual budget process by collaborating closely with key stakeholders to build robust financial forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
• Provide auditors with required samples and reports in a timely manner to facilitate smooth audit processes.

About You:

• Tertiary accounting qualifications complemented by professional membership (CA or CPA) are highly desirable for this role.
• Proven experience in a similar management accounting position within a large business environment is preferred, ideally with at least five years’ relevant experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail is required for accurate data collection, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel including macros, PowerPoint, Word) is essential for daily responsibilities.
• Experience using data reporting tools such as Power BI is considered advantageous but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with SAP systems would be beneficial for seamless integration into existing processes.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively while multi-tasking in a busy environment is important for success.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify basic cause-and-effect relationships using strong analytical skills is expected.
• Commercial acumen enabling informed decision-making based on data insights is vital for this position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Peter McEntee on 07 3032 2225 peter.mcentee@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.