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:
  • 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
About You

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
Why This Role?
  • 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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