Management Accountant

Management Accountant opportunity with established FMCG manufacturer in southside of BrisbaneYour new companyOur client is a well-established Australian food manufacturing business with a proud heritage spanning more than 50 years. Operating across the full production lifecycle from sourcing and processing through to packaging and distribution, the business has built a strong reputation for quality products, operational excellence and sustainable growth. With a significant manufacturing footprint and continued investment in systems, people and process improvement initiatives, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join their finance team.Your new roleReporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting business performance through the delivery of accurate financial reporting, commercial analysis and operational insights. This position offers a genuine blend of management accounting, business partnering and manufacturing finance, providing exposure across multiple areas of the business. Working closely with operational leaders and senior management, you will help drive informed decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting and performance reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant looking to join a growing manufacturing environment where they can make a tangible impact.Key responsibilities will include:Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reportingDaily, weekly and monthly forecasting activitiesVariance analysis across materials, labour, overheads, sales and marginsInventory reporting and analysis to support operational performanceBudgeting, forecasting and financial planning processesBusiness partnering with manufacturing, operations and supply chain stakeholdersMonitoring operational productivity and identifying opportunities for improvementSupporting ERP reporting and data integrity initiativesBalance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and financial controlsAssisting with audit requirements and continuous improvement projectsProviding commercial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-makingWhat you'll need to succeedCA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion)Previous experience in a Management Accountant position within manufacturing, food production or FMCGStrong management reporting, budgeting and forecasting experienceProven ability to analyse financial and operational performance dataExperience working with ERP systemsAdvanced Excel and analytical capabilitiesStrong business partnering and stakeholder management skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence operational and finance stakeholdersDemonstrated experience working within a manufacturing environment is essentialWhat you'll get in returnSalary package of circa $120,000 - $130,000 + Super + BonusOpportunity to join a recognised Australian manufacturing business with a strong market presenceBroad and commercially focused Management Accountant roleHigh level of exposure to senior leadership and operational stakeholdersCollaborative and supportive finance team environmentOpportunity to contribute to ongoing business improvement initiativesSecure, long-term career opportunity within a growing organisationSouthside Brisbane location with onsite parkingWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to amy.mccusker@hays.com.au or call Amy McCusker at HAYS Senior Finance on 0732433078.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.