At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and drive operational efficiencies.
- Company: Join a globally recognised FMCG/Retail leader with a strong growth trajectory.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and top-notch corporate training.
- Other info: Gain exposure to senior management and work on exciting projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-performing finance team while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: CA/CPA qualified with strong communication and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
About the role
An exciting, business critical role working with a truly iconic, globally recognisable FMCG/Retail organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. This is a high-impact finance role that will contribute directly to the company's strong growth trajectory while working within a high-performing, forward-thinking team. Taking a hands-on approach; this Senior Commercial Accountant position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies' financial & management accounting activities on a national scale. This role is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in their Macquarie Park office (3-4 days per week in office).
The responsibilities
- The role partners closely with the leadership team to provide technical accounting expertise, management accounting insight, and financial analysis to support informed decision-making and drive operational and cost efficiencies.
- This role applies strong financial and management accounting discipline to analyse performance, cost drivers, and variances, supporting operational leaders with practical insights to improve financial outcomes.
- Reporting into the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Finance Business Partnering with Operations
- Responsible for month-end and year-end tasks, pre and post to the preparation of month end management reporting and analysis.
- Partner with the assigned business unit to provide cost insights through financial analysis, project financial tracking and periodic financial reports and drive improvements.
- Provide analysis, insights and recommendations to CFO and Finance Manager on actual operating performance including variances, overheads spend to budget / variance.
- Provide guidance on financial processes, procedures and maintain internal controls; focus on supporting Operations function including warehouses, logistic and inventory activities.
- To investigate and resolve reconciliation variances.
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Assist in ad-hoc projects as directed by the CFO and the wider Finance team.
The successful applicant will have
- Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success.
- Additionally, you will have a strong attention to detail and a self-motivated approach to continuous learning / professional development.
- Furthermore, a background working in a Big 4 or Mid-Tier chartered firm will be considered advantageous.
Additional benefits
- A+ corporate training from a global, industry-leading organisation.
- Company benefits.
- Partial flexible working arrangements (1-2 days work-from-home).
- High level of exposure to senior management.
- Substantial salary + superannuation.
About the client
They are an industry-leader in the FMCG/Retail; boasting a portfolio of well-known products.
Senior Commercial Accountant in Sydney employer: Sharp & Carter
At Sharp & Carter, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Group Accountant, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for career advancement, all while working in the vibrant landscape of Australia. Our commitment to employee well-being and development makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
