Management Accountant | 120,000 + Super | Eastern Suburbs | Retail
- Report to the CFO/COO in a flat, collaborative structure
- Strong focus on inventory, management reporting and production variance analysis
- Eastern suburbs | 5 days on site, free parking
The Opportunity
Our client is a well established, Australian wholesale and manufacturing business with a strong portfolio of owned and distributed brands, supplying retail customers across Australia and New Zealand. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their team.
Reporting to the CFO, this role sits at the intersection of Finance and Operations. It will deliver high quality financial reporting, operational analysis and cost insights to support business decision making.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants real exposure to production, inventory and logistics rather than a purely reporting focused role.
The Challenge
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts, including P&L and cost centre reporting, variance analysis and commentary
- Supporting the annual budget and ongoing forecasts in partnership with business units
- Owning inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliations and data integrity
- Overseeing landed cost calculations, including customs charges, duties and freight allocations
- Supporting product and standard costing, BOM reviews and margin analysis
- Conducting production variance analysis and recommending operational efficiencies
- Managing inventory provisioning, obsolescence, stocktakes and cycle counts
- Partnering with Operations leaders to drive cost optimisation and margin improvement
- Strengthening financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations and process and system improvements
The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:
- Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance, with CA or CPA desirable
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant in a wholesale or manufacturing environment
- Strong expertise in inventory accounting, cost modelling and variance analysis
- Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Confidence to partner effectively with Operations and build relationships across production, sales and warehouse teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Management Accountant | 120,000 + Super | Eastern Suburbs | Retail employer: ThompsonCook
ThompsonCook offers an exceptional work environment for the Strategic Finance Leader, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the dynamic technology-led wagering sector in Australia. Employees benefit from a clear path to career advancement, including potential progression to CFO, alongside a strong emphasis on governance and regulatory compliance that enhances professional growth. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive team atmosphere, ThompsonCook stands out as a rewarding employer for those seeking meaningful contributions in a rapidly evolving industry.
