This established Australian manufacturing business has earned a strong name for quality and reliability, with a loyal customer base and a finance team that works closely with operations. It offers clear career progression and genuinely invests in the wellbeing of its people.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to bring rigour to cost, inventory and margin reporting within a hands-on finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:
Maintaining and reviewing standard costs, bills of materials and product costings
Analyse manufacturing variances across purchase price, usage and labour
Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations and cycle count reviews
Report on gross margin and profitability by product line
Complete month-end close, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
Partner with operations and production to track and explain cost drivers
Maintain the fixed asset register across plant and equipment
Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc commercial analysis
To be considered for this role you will have 3–4 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within manufacturing or another product-based environment, along with a relevant tertiary degree in accounting or finance. You will be CA or CPA qualified, or near completion, with strong cost accounting and inventory fundamentals, advanced Excel skills, and the confidence to partner with operations beyond the numbers.
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Financial Accountant employer: Lawson Elliott Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative investment firm that is rapidly expanding its presence across Australasia, offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the corporate finance sector. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional advancement, employees are encouraged to engage in meaningful projects that directly impact the business while enjoying a supportive work culture that values expertise and initiative. Located in a vibrant market, this role not only promises competitive remuneration but also the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of finance.
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Lawson Elliott Recruitment Recruitment Team
