Job Details
Location
Melbourne
Salary
AU$120000 - AU$150000
Job Type
Contract
Posted
2026-01-05
Senior Accountant
We are partnering with a leading FMCG business seeking a Senior Accountant who will play a critical role supporting commercial decision-making, driving financial performance, and partnering closely with leaders across the business. This role goes well beyond month-end – it is suited to someone commercially minded, analytical, and proactive in shaping financial outcomes.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will:
You will ideally bring:
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting activities
- Deliver insights through variance analysis, financial modelling and scenario planning
- Partner with commercial, supply chain and leadership stakeholders to support decision-making
- Prepare monthly and year-end reporting, consolidations and working capital reporting
- Support statutory obligations including BAS, FBT and tax compliance
- Play a key role in systems, process improvement and continuous enhancement initiatives
- Support expense management platforms and contribute to upcoming finance transformation projects
You will ideally bring:
- CA/CPA qualification
- Background in professional services / audit (Big 4 or mid-tier highly regarded)
- Experience across budgeting, reporting, tax and month-end
- Strong financial modelling and Excel capability
- Confidence presenting insights and influencing stakeholders
- Curiosity, commercial thinking and ability to work independently
- Systems mindset – SAP/Concur/Dynamics experience advantageous
- Work in a dynamic FMCG environment with a strong growth agenda
- Significant exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to genuinely influence business performance
- Blend of operational finance, commercial analysis and business partnering
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